2nd Grade Arts and Crafts 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.
Host a Red, White and Blueberry Smoothie Party
Put a twist on the everyday Fourth of July party by having a red, white and blueberry smoothie bar at your next get together. These recipes are delicious and nutritious and they are sure to be a crowd pleaser no matter what the occasion!
Make Healthy Burgers for Your Next Barbecue!
With some flavorful ingredients, you can create healthy burgers that will satisfy the whole family. Here are three different recipes you and your child can make together. They're fast and simple, so you can make them any night of the week, and you can serve them at your next Fourth of July party!
Decorate a Fourth of July Barbecue Apron!
Give your Head Barbecue Chef a present that is practical and patriotic this Fourth of July, by helping your child to decorate a personalized apron that celebrates the holiday!
Make Dipped Candles
Make dipped candles with your child this Fourth of July to celebrate our colonial history and teach him a valuable social studies lesson!
Patriotic Fruit Punch
Try making these three fresh fruit punch recipes with your child, and get her involved in the measuring and mixing. These are great recipes to make on lazy summer afternoon, and they're perfect to serve at your next Fourth of July party!
Make a Patriotic Patchwork "Quilt"
Build up your child's math and spatial thinking skills with this fun and interactive project. Celebrate the Fourth of July and our colonial history by making a patriotic paper patchwork placemat!
Give Dad a Duct Tape Wallet!
Men and kids are both strangely obsessed with duct tape, which makes this project a perfect Father's Day activity. Your child gets to play with duct tape and Dad gets a wallet that his buddies will surely envy.
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."
Customize Your Very Own Clock!
Give the gift of time to a parent who needs it by helping your child to customize her very own clock!
Make an Easy Tie for Father's Day
Sure, a tie is the traditional Fatherâs Day present, but itâs so much cooler when your kids give something theyâve made themselves. Meet the homemade tie.
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