Games and Activities
Looking for activities to show your child the fun side of learning? From science experiments and math games to writing projects and more, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to browse around, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.
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Make an Egg Carton Advent Calendar
This homemade advent calendar, stocked with sweet treats and little gifts, may make the month of December go a little faster. Plus, it will help your preschooler practice counting, an important foundation for kindergarten math.
Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
Helping your child write his own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" – basically a statement saying he is thankful for the many benefits in his life – can help him not only gain a better grasp of the spirit of the day, but also develop more of an attitude of gratitude.
Write a Pet Care Manual!
Have your second grader write a pet care manual, so she can be sure that Fido is well cared for while the family is away. This activity will exercise your second grader’s writing skills, give her practice in writing non-fiction text, and ease those vacation worries.
See-Through Egg Science
Here is a science exploration that you and your child can do with a real chicken egg. Using vinegar, you can make the egg's shell see-through, and observe what's going on inside!
Capture Fall Leaves in Stained Glass
Have you ever looked at that mounting pile of leaves out your window and wondered what you are going to do with all of them? This activity provides a solution, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.
Make Your Own Seed Packets!
For a great autumn activity, try creating homemade seed packets with your child. It will combine your child’s love for science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.
Make a Rain Stick!
This project, making a rain stick, is all about the sound of rain and opens the door for discussing different cultures, weather, cycles of growth, renewal, and life.
"Yellow Pages" for a New Neighbor
Here's an activity that takes second grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor...who may just turn out to become a very good friend as well.
Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
Is it a cleanser? Is it science? Is it magic? Or is it all of the above! Let your second grader discover the answer in this practical, nontoxic kitchen chemistry experiment.
Build a Balloon Powered Car
In today's "green" conscious world, we are constantly looking at the science behind our sources of energy. Here's an irresistible--and relevant--investigation that your second grade scientist can undertake!
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