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.
Paint a Stars and Stripes Planter
This patriotic planter is the perfect summer time activity for you and your child to do together. Bring some Fourth of July spirit into your garden and celebrate the summer time holidays in a creative way!
The Adventures of Dad Comic
Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting without raising their suspicions that they are doing actual work.
Make an Easy Tie for Father's Day
Sure, a tie is the traditional Fatherâs Day present, but itâs so much cooler when your kids give something theyâve made themselves. Meet the homemade tie.
Give Dad a Duct Tape Wallet!
Men and kids are both strangely obsessed with duct tape, which makes this project a perfect Father's Day activity. Your child gets to play with duct tape and Dad gets a wallet that his buddies will surely envy.
Play Terrific Tens Go Fish!
Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.
Flashlight Science: Transparent or Opaque?
Flashlight tag is a fun game that just about every child gets a kick out of. But why not play a flashlight game that will teach your child some science while he plays!
Make a Friendship Bracelet
The next time your child has a friend over and they are looking for something to do, have them make friendship bracelets together. It couldn't be simpler than tying a knot!
Make Money Make "Cents" to Your Second Grader!
Learning about money and working with various monetary values is not only an important part of growing up for your child, but it's also a great way for her to hone her math skills. Try playing this game with your second grader the next time you've got some change lying around.
A Bread Pudding Breakfast for Mother's Day
Here are two streamlined breakfast ideas so that mom not only gets a delicious breakfast for Mother's Day, but a clean kitchen too!
Make a Shoe Box Guitar
Make this guitar out of an old shoebox for some musical fun, while saving room in the landfill.
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