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 an Eye in Hand Amulet to Ward Off the Evil Eye
This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.
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!
Pet Presents: Make Catnip Mice
There's no need to visit expensive pet stores for a new toy for your feline! Simply show your child how to make these catnip mice from the comfort of her very own home.
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.
Make Edible Amber Fossils
A favorite topic of study in elementary science classes is that of prehistoric life, and in second grade this subject serves as a way for your child to explore the world that lies beyond what he can see. Here's an activity to help preserve your second grader's excitement about science!
Make a Table Runner to Practice Social Studies!
This activity mixes three delicious ingredients: paint, big paper, and family. Plus, you can help your second grader reinforce an important social studies skill: judging things in context of their place and time.
Zero to Ninety-Nine
Mental math has never been more exciting! Practice adding and subtracting as a group. Use a little bit of strategy to help control this game of chance, and you could come out the winner.
Count 'N Catch: A Skip Counting Game
Encourage your child to practice skip counting by transforming number patterns with this fun and interactive game of catch. It will get your child moving and learning, ball in hand!
Toss Up Game
Now is the time to master sums up to 100. Take turns tossing playing cards into the air in this fun addition game!
Create a Recyclable Creature
Want a fun activity that combines recycled materials, creativity, and even a little writing practice? Help your kids build a recycled eco-creature.
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