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.
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!
Your Number's Up
Understanding place value is an important math skill! Help your child gain confidence as they compete to create the largest number using a deck of playing cards and a place value mat.
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!
Half As Much
Sharing can be a challenge, and division doubly so! Practice halving numbers in this competitive card game. Play in groups or coach your child through one-on-one.
Write a Letter on Personalized Stationery!
Help your child make his own stationery, then take the opportunity to teach him how to write a letter! Your child will be proud and the recipient will be thrilled.
Guess the Amount with Your Own Estimation Jar!
An estimate is not just a random guess; it requires thought and reasoning. What better way to practice estimation than with a game? Help your child fine tune his critical thinking skills in relation to volume and size with this simple activity!
Make Fancy-Looking Soap Cubes!
Show your child how to make these fancy-looking soap cubes for a favorite teacher, and she will be the star of the class! These sudsy soaps are easy to concoct in an ice tray and look adorable stacked up in a traditional mason jar.
Make Holiday Cookie Canisters
You can buy fancy gift tins for your homemade cookies this year, but if you’ve got a curious kid, why not try this inexpensive, easy, and truly adorable version?
Bounce in the Square: An Outdoor Game
Similar to the playground game Four Square, this game helps your child improve his hand-eye coordination and boosts important social skills. You can play Bounce in the Square on any flat, paved surface. Preparation takes less than two minutes, and the fun lasts all day!
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