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.
Lace Up a Shamrock Tote Bag!
This St. Patrick's Day, help your second grader get into the "lucky" holiday spirit by making this little shamrock tote bag for collecting that "leprechaun gold"!
Make a Garland of Flags!
Expand your child's knowledge of the world while playing with colors and shapes.
Dye Eggs with Onion Skins
Why eat a plain white hard boiled egg when you can eat a bright red one? Learn to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, they're perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.
Paper Patchwork Placemats
When you're preparing big holiday meals, it's always wonderful to involve your kids in any way you can. Here's a placemat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of quiltmaking.
Munchy Milano Messages for Dad's Day
Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader some practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.
Lacy Shamrock Cards
Here's a creative St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!
"Green" Up That Lunchbox!
Create a one of a kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!
Lace Up A Valentine Tote!
Kids get a big kick out of the bonanza of "mail" on Valentine's Day, but there's often one teeny problem: where to put it all! Here's a Valentine craft to collect all those messages in style.
Make a Rainbow Table Mat for MLK Day
Nearly half a century ago, Dr. Martin Luther King inspired our nation with his dream of young Americans breaking bread together at the "table of brotherhood." Making this inspiring rainbow table mat with your second grader--and help your family celebrate his legacy today.
Paint With Coffee!
This activity will give your child hands-on experience with natural dyes like coffee, as well as giving her a tactile experience that will reinforce learning and result in lots of fun along the way!
