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.
The Game of Nim
This is a simple version of a pairs game played all over the world. Similar to mancala, this game gives your little strategist the chance to estimate and predict mathematical outcomes.
Make a Family Tree!
Teach your child about his heritage with this fun project.
I'm the Greatest!
Grab a deck of playing cards, and let's go! Challenge yourself and your child to find the largest sums possible. Whoever can find the biggest answers gets the points!
Last Draw
Critical thinking is an important skill! Play this card game with your child and practice using a variety of strategies. "Last Draw" will help your child develop decision making and problem solving skills that are necessary to succeed in math!
Disclose
Find a deck of cards and get ready to practice your addition and subtraction. Battle for points by flipping over cards and finding their differences. Add up your total earnings to see who wins!
Find It
Make equations to remove cards in this strategic single-player game. Use all of the math facts you would like: addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division! Think carefully as you develop a strategy to get rid of all the cards.
Double Trouble
Try this competitive card game! Your child will practice doubling numbers as you flip over cards. Try one-digit or two-digit numbers, or more!
Ten-Twenty-Thirty
Try this single-player addition game! All you need is a deck of playing cards to get started. Try to find sums of 10, 20, or 30 in order to clear cards.
Half As Much
Sharing can be a challenge, and division doubly so! Practice halving numbers in this competitive card game. Play iin groups or coach your child through one-on-one.
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!
