Second Grade Activities
Browse through our second grade activities, or use the selector below to pick a subject. You'll find many second grade activities to keep your child learning on the fly, all year long. From fun holiday activities to subject specific ones there are many 2nd grade activities to choose from.
Make Scandinavian Paper Tiles
These paper Scandinavian tiles are simple to create, and they make a unique keepsake. Plus, they give your child a chance to explore Rosemaling, a form of folk art.
Marble Magic That's Physics, Too!
Here's a great magic trick for 2nd grade scientists who like to have a little fun. And guess what? It's a cool way to learn some important physics concepts while you're at it.
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.
Write an "I Used To, Now I" Poem
Children can sometimes find their past behavior very humorous and find it difficult to believe they once acted differently than they do now. In this activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice his writing skills as he creates an "I Used to, Now I" poem.
Make a Rainstick
This project, making a rainstick, is all about the sound of rain and opens the door for discussing different cultures, weather, cycles of growth, renewal, and life.
Flower Window Box
A recycled egg carton and a big imagination is all it takes for these flowers to bloom! Make this flower window box with your child for a decorative kid's craft.
Make a Papier-Mâché Heart Sculpture
Explore form, space, and texture with your child this Valentine's Day by making a charming papier-mâché heart sculpture!
Make Animal-Themed Valentines
Use adorable animal photos from books or magazines to make these simple valentines that can be given to classmates or friends.
Make a Secret Code Valentine's Card
Children love using creativity to develop their own secret code. Why not encourage this fascination a bit more and assist him in creating a mysterious homemade Valentine?
Write a Backyard Field Guide
Help your child dig into nature's wonders by creating a field guide to the plants and animals he observes. Here's how to get started.
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