2nd Grade 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.
Craft a Goose Egg Christmas Ornament
Arts and crafts are one of the most enjoyable ways for school-aged children to celebrate the holiday season inside and away from the cold. Try making this holiday goose egg ornament to add a festive kick to your tree this year!
Construct an Edible Holiday Train
A twist on the traditional holiday gingerbread house, this holiday train is made with graham crackers and decorated with candy, icing, and other edible trimmings.
Play Egg Carton Toss
Similar to a carnival toss, this egg carton toss game helps develop your child's fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while building his math skills. Played inside or out, it's sure to provide hours of educational fun.
Prepare Creamy Christmas Peppermints
These velvety peppermint creams make a great introduction to cooking for the very young. No time in the oven is needed, so you don't have to worry about your little one burning herself.
Prepare Painless Peanut Fudge
This dreamy combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a spectacularly simple recipe that is even safe to get your young child involved in. Your youngster will learn how to follow recipe instructions while making these scrumptious candies.
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!'
Create Fake Moonlight!
Ignite your child's interest in astronomy and stimulate her curiosity about the world around her with this simple science experiment that demonstrates the principle of luminosity and the reflection property of light.
Play Indoor Golf with a Do-It-Yourself Putter
Let your child unleash his inner Tiger Woods with this fun activity. Not only will your child create his own golf putter but he'll also design his own putting course in a room of the house and play to his heart's content.
Make a Thanksgiving Thank You Apron
Help your child give a heartfelt "thank you" to your family's chef this Thanksgiving with this "handy" painted apron.
Paint Your Own Key Holder Board
If your child is particularly handy or artistic, she'll love putting her talents toward making a custom key holder board. This practical project looks great in the kitchen and would make a terrific gift for Mother's Day or Grandparent's Day!
