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.
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!
Ring Your Neck: A Math Game
Add up your cards in this strategy game. Deal 13 playing cards into a circle, face down. Take turns selecting one or two cards at a time and adding their values to your total. Carefully plan your moves. The player who picks up the last card will add 50 points to his score!
Play an Endangered Animal Questions Game
Now is the perfect time to introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity. Turn a lesson on endangered species into a fun game the whole family can enjoy.
Chutes and Ladders... Hanukkah Style!
Add a Hanukkah twist to Chutes and Ladders by using a dreidel as the dice.
Hold the Line
Who has the larger number? Learn about place value in this game of chance. Decide which number is bigger in order to earn points. Using only a deck of cards, you'll be able to create a fun new way to practice an important math skill.
Make an Abbreviation Book
Recognizing common abbreviations is an important component to second grade language arts. Here's a fun book-making project that will help your child learn to abbreviate and provide a great art lesson at the same time!
Woodchuck Addition Game
Practice adding in this fun game of risk and chance, in which sixes are woodchucks that can take your score away!
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!
Make a Weather Wall
Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.
Play Airport Lounge
Make the most of your next wait at the airport with this creative and silly game that will keep your child on her toes! Not only will it bring some laughs, but it gives kids practice with storytelling and comprehension.
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