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.
Old-Fashioned Deli Cheese Blintzes
These thin Jewish-style âcrêpesâ are sumptuous, filled with a traditional cottage cheese and sour cream filling, rolled and fried in butter, and then topped with sour cream.
Make New Year's Confetti Balloons
Tuck confetti and tiny messages inside balloons, then blow them up and hand them out to everyone, along with a toothpick for popping!
Craft Colorful Confetti Wands for New Year's!
Flying confetti adds extra excitement to just about any gathering and these wands make it easy for your child to join in the fun! Your child can try filling them with an assortment of colorful paper pieces and decorating the outside!
Create a Clothespin Menagerie!
Do something fun with your clothespins by turning them into jungle animals! These nifty little critters can be used for decoration or to hold bagged pantry staples closed and keep them fresh.
Make a Holiday Pop-Up Card
You can buy lots of exciting pop-up cards this time of year, but if you've got a curious kid, why not try making one yourselves? Here's a pattern we love.
Pet Presents: Make Catnip Mice
There's no need to visit expensive pet stores for a new toy for your feline! Simply show your child how to make these catnip mice from the comfort of her very own home.
Create a Best Friend Collage Jar!
Your child will refine his hand-eye coordination as he puts together this do-it-yourself friendship collage jar! His best friend will be delighted with his thoughtful gift that is also a terrific boredom buster for him!
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!
Craft an Origami Wrapping Paper Ornament
This holiday season, put your torn wrapping paper to good use with this charming origami ornament project.
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.
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