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.
Make a Back to School Calendar
Get fired-up for the new school year with a "Back-to-School Calendar" you and your child can make at home. Start those wheels turning again and teach your child valuable organizational skills as she gets excited for the school year that lies in store.
Craft A Home-Made Kaleidoscope
Here's an arts and crafts activity that'll teach your child about the color spectrum and mirror science with this beautiful kaleidoscope made of household items!
Build an Architectural School Model
Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.
Make a Summery, Sandy Seascape!
Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape. She'll learn new art terms and techniques and create a beautiful work of art that will bring the beach into your home.
Host a Clothesline Art Show
Showcase your child's art by throwing a fantastic backyard art show with just some clothesline and clothespins.
Chopstick Math for Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year this year by teaching your child how to use chopsticks! This activity will help her develop her fine motor skills as well as her counting skills, not to mention, she'll get to play with some gummy bears along the way.
Create a Faux Stained Glass Vase
Your second grader is sure to "wow" anyone with this beautiful, handmade work of art as he recreates a stained glass effect with simple craft supplies and builds his fine motor skills with this fun project!
Make a DIY Chalkboard
Brighten up any playroom with this snazzy DIY chalkboard! Invite your child to practice her writing, math, and art skills on this decorative piece that she's sure to enjoy!
Play Elbow Tag
This is a more challenging game of tag because children have to run while "attached" to someone else, but children love the challenge!
Write an "I Used To, Now I" Poem
Children can sometimes find their past behavior very humorous and find it difficult to believe they once acted differently than they do now. In this activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice his writing skills as he creates an "I Used to, Now I" poem.
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