2nd Grade Activities

RSS

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.

Flower Pop-up Card for Mom

Flower Pop-up Card for Mom

Around this time of year, stores are full of Mother's Day card displays. Sure, they're fun; but there's really nothing like homemade! Here is a creative "flower pop-up" card that looks elaborate, but is really very easy for even a little kid to make.

Dress Up Chocolates for Mom!

Dress Up Chocolates for Mom!

This year, as you celebrate the many wonders of Mom, here's a sweet way to give your kid a little thesaurus practice.

Craft a Felt Flower Bouquet

Craft a Felt Flower Bouquet

These sweet little posies make for an adorable craft project for any occasion, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to ways to use the flowers after they're done.

Write a Safety Rules Manual

Write a Safety Rules Manual

Give your child a chance to review his knowledge of safety and show off his developing writing skills at the same time by writing a safety manual to share at home.

Write a Going Green Plan

Write a Going Green Plan

Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.

Handmade Seder Napkin Rings

Handmade Seder Napkin Rings

Invite your third grader to make these lovely table decorations, and keep learning about the colorful history of Passover in the process.

Egg-Mazing Popovers!

Egg-Mazing Popovers!

Whip leftover raw eggs together with milk, flour, salt, and a little bit of oil, and you can create splendid, classy puffs that will delight the whole family.

Make Savory Mina for Passover

Make Savory Mina for Passover

This Sephardic meat pie features ground beef, mashed potato, onions, and spices simmered in a hearty gravy and then baked in matzoh crust.

Create Pressed Leaf Cards

Create Pressed Leaf Cards

This pressed leaf card project puts science, writing and fun together for your second grade child.

Potato Yogurt Cupcakes: A Passover Treat

Potato Yogurt Cupcakes: A Passover Treat

These potato yogurt cupcakes are a healthy and delicious treat to be shared during the special Jewish holiday of Passover.

Holiday Central

Holiday Central

Get great ideas for gifts, homemade decorations, recipes, and more...