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.

Build a Fossil!

Build a Fossil!

Does your child know that fossils are the reason that we know all about dinosaurs? This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Umbrella Mobiles

Umbrella Mobiles

This colorful umbrella mobile will put your child in the mood for summer sun and beaches.

Tissue Paper Prints

Tissue Paper Prints

Here's an activity that has your first-grader experimenting with the math concept of multiples by letting her create her own printing plate.

Weave a Paper Basket

Weave a Paper Basket

Your child can use colorful construction paper to make an easy paper basket to hold some of his special things!

Make a Pop Bottle Race Car

Make a Pop Bottle Race Car

Most kids would jump at the chance to build their own race car. Get the speed and excitement of racing without the danger or expense by making a pop bottle race car.

Make Roll Paper Cards

Make Roll Paper Cards

Here's a great homemade card idea that teaches your child a little something about giving.

Build a Recycled Box City

Build a Recycled Box City

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

Craft a Goose Egg Christmas Ornament

Craft a Goose Egg Christmas Ornament

Try making this holiday goose egg ornament to add a festive kick to your tree this year!

Craft a Flower Pin

Craft a Flower Pin

Make a flower pin out of felt in this easy, quick craft.

Make Fancy Soap Cubes

Make Fancy Soap Cubes

These sudsy soaps are easy to make and look lovely in a traditional mason jar. Give them to teachers and be the star of the class!

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