2nd Grade Math 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.
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.
Bake Caramel Apple Spiced Cupcakes
Feel like bobbing for cupcakes this Halloween? Who wouldn't! Bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your child and help build her math skills while you're at it.
Play Halloween Bingo!
Play a fun, Halloween-inspired Bingo game that will help develop your child's measurement, writing, and vocabulary skills while searching for spooky symbols everywhere!
Build Animal Piggy Banks!
Learn about coins and their value by making an animal piggy bank. Here's how to make a lion, pig, or sheep bank - or you can use your imagination to create others.
Build an Architectural School Model
Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.
Chopstick Math for Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year this year by teaching your child how to use chopsticks! This activity will help her develop her fine motor skills as well as her counting skills, not to mention, she'll get to play with some gummy bears along the way.
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!
Play Terrific Tens Go Fish!
Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.
Make Money Make "Cents" to Your Second Grader!
Learning about money and working with various monetary values is not only an important part of growing up for your child, but it's also a great way for her to hone her math skills. Try playing this game with your second grader the next time you've got some change lying around.
Math Facts Secret Codes
For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistable. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!
