2nd Grade Writing Activities
Looking for games and activities to keep your child busy? Second grade is all about real world applications - from math activities that teach about money, to games that develop reading comprehension, we've got fresh ideas to keep learning going long after the school bell rings.
Create an Acrostic Christmas Card
Build your child's vocabulary and creative writing skills with this innovative seasonal greeting card. It's decorated with an acrostic poem that spells out the words 'Merry Christmas!'
Play Halloween Bingo!
Play a fun, Halloween-inspired Bingo game that will help develop your child's measurement, writing, and vocabulary skills while searching for spooky symbols everywhere!
Make Roll Paper Cards
Here's a great homemade card idea that teaches your child a little something about giving.
Use Adjectives to Craft Season Shapes!
Get your child writing with this fun art activity! It's important for your second grader to practice writing paragraphs and her hone her grammar skills. In this activity, she'll do both as she uses adjectives to describe the four seasons on the back of four beautiful "season shapes"!
Write an "I Used To, Now I" Poem
Children can sometimes find their past behavior very humorous and find it difficult to believe they once acted differently than they do now. In this activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice his writing skills as he creates an "I Used to, Now I" poem.
The Adventures of Dad Comic
Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting without raising their suspicions that they are doing actual work.
Send Dad "Fishing" for Compliments!
Whether or not Dad's a big fisherman, one thing is for sure: every Dad deserves compliments on his special day. So here's a family activity that guarantees a bountiful, heartwarming "catch."
Flower Pop-up Card for Mom
Around this time of year, stores are full of Mother's Day card displays. Sure, they're fun; but there's really nothing like homemade! Here is a creative "flower pop-up" card that looks elaborate, but is really very easy for even a little kid to make.
Dress Up Chocolates for Mom!
This year, as you celebrate the many wonders of Mom, here's a sweet way to give your kid a little thesaurus practice.
Write a Going Green Plan
Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.
