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 a Milk Carton Dreidel
Let the games begin with this fun homemade dreidel craft using recycled materials.
Close Call: An Addition Card Game
Give this fun addition game a try! Challenge your child to create sums as close to 100 as he can, without going over. This requires him to evaluate all possible sums, based on the numbers he is given. He'll learn common patterns in addition as he works out the best plays.
Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
Is it a cleanser? Is it science? Is it magic? Or is it all of the above! Let your second grader discover the answer in this practical, nontoxic kitchen chemistry experiment.
Create a Snowflake Garland!
No two snowflakes are alike, not even when they're made at home! Create a garland fit for the holidays made of your own unique snowflake designs.
Play Extreme Hopscotch
Take the classic game of hopscotch to a whole new level, by including some super fun and active directions inside the traditional, chalk-drawn boxes.
Make Back to School Business Cards!
A fun way to ensure your 2nd grader hangs on to her stuff this school year is to have her create "business cards" to use as labels. Not only will they keep her organized, but she'll squeeze in some writing practice, too!
Play Antonym-Synonym Tic-Tac-Toe
Knowing your antonyms from your synonyms is an important part of the second grade writing curriculum, and it's a real boon for vocabulary. Here's a fun game to help develop this skill in your child.
Fairy Craft: Flower Power
Enchant your garden with flower fairies and let their beauty bloom with this charming fairy craft.
"Green" Up That Lunchbox
Create a one of a kind lunchbox with your kids using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity.
Exercise Geography
Here's an activity to inspire your family to exercise routinely. "Race" across America: choose a fabulous family destination and "walk" your way there! This activity is a great way to chart your family's progress and motivate them to keep up a healthy habit.
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