2nd Grade Outdoor 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 Pattern Hopscotch!
Creating number patterns with pencil and paper can be dull. But creating patterns with hopscotch? Exciting! Get your child's game on, and give her some math practice in the process.
Count 'N Catch: A Skip Counting Game
Encourage your child to practice skip counting by transforming number patterns with this fun and interactive game of catch. It will get your child moving and learning, ball in hand!
Make Your Own Rainbow!
Studying the weather is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to introduce your child to science. Now you don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one in your own kitchen, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.
Learn Where Wind Comes From
Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from? Then this experiment is for you! Demonstrate how wind is created with an entertaining activity, and introduce your child to the wild ways that weather works.
Play Marble Tag!
Similar to a treasure hunt, this variation on the classic game of tag combines healthy exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.
Play Upsy Daisy and Other Games
The cup-and-ball is a traditional children's toy that consists of a wooden ball attached to a cup with a length of string. In this activity, you'll create your own inexpensive cup-and-ball out of recycled materials from around the house!
Help Your Child Get Centered with Yoga
There's no reason that the physical and mental benefits of yoga should be provided to adults only! Teaching your child some simple yoga poses can help him build coordination, flexibility, and endurance.
Fitness is a Cake Walk
Keep your child healthy and active by introducing fitness games into her daily routine. A cross between a cake walk and musical chairs, this energetic game makes exercise fun.
Play Duplication: Nature Memory
Try this fun outdoor game on your next nature outing. Collect different items from nature and invite players to find a matching item based purely on memory! It's a great way to promote nature preservation and boost memory skills.
Have a Ball with Sevens
Here's a fun game for your child to play on his own! Throw a tennis ball against a wall and complete seven different moves, like twists, claps, and jumps, before he catches the ball!
