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.
Create Pressed Leaf Cards
This pressed leaf card project puts science, writing and fun together for your second grade child.
Egg-Mazing Popovers!
Whip leftover raw eggs together with milk, flour, salt, and a little bit of oil, and you can create splendid, classy puffs that will delight the whole family.
Potato Yogurt Cupcakes: A Passover Treat
These potato yogurt cupcakes are a healthy and delicious treat to be shared during the special Jewish holiday of Passover.
Make Savory Mina for Passover
This Sephardic meat pie features ground beef, mashed potato, onions, and spices simmered in a hearty gravy and then baked in matzoh crust.
Handmade Seder Napkin Rings
Invite your third grader to make these lovely table decorations, and keep learning about the colorful history of Passover in the process.
Chart Spring Growth
As spring falls upon us, we are surrounded by a world of growth. Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child where each petal gives a specific example of how much he's grown this year!
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.
Rock Candy Science
The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, try this exciting experiment. You'll demonstrate what a crystal is and in the process, create that enchantingly sweet, fully edible, traditional kid favorite: rock candy.
