Second Grade Writing Activities
Browse through our second grade writing activities. We have many 2nd grade writing activities to keep your second grader learning on the fly, all year long. From letter writing to poem practice, you'll find our collection of second grade writing activities below.
Write with Quill Pens Like the Founding Fathers
Our founding fathers used quill pens to sign the US Constitution. In this activity, your child can go back in time and experience what it was like to sign this historic document by writing with his own homemade quill pens.
I, Too, Have a Dream...
Just like Martin Luther King Jr., your child has dreams for the future too. Invite her to craft dream cloud magnets to display her hopes for the future!
Write Your Reflections on Rosa Parks
Rosa Park's story will undoubtedly be taught in your child's classroom; use this activity to promote additional dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on black individuals living in America during the 1870âs through the 1960âs.
Chart Spring Growth
As spring falls upon us, we are surrounded by a world of growth. Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child where each petal gives a specific example of how much he's grown this year!
Make a Heart Map
In this Valentine's Day activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.
Make a Secret Code Valentine's Card
Children love using creativity to develop their own secret code. Why not encourage this fascination a bit more and assist him in creating a mysterious homemade Valentine?
Write a Letter to Santa Claus!
Help your child maintain the treasured past time of letter writing by teaching her how to compose a personal letter with all the correct components--to Santa!
Create an Acrostic Christmas Card
Build your child's vocabulary and creative writing skills with this innovative seasonal greeting card. Write an acrostic poem that spells out the words 'Merry Christmas!'
Play Halloween Bingo!
Play a fun, Halloween-inspired Bingo game that will help develop your child's measurement, writing, and vocabulary skills while searching for spooky symbols everywhere!
Make Roll Paper Cards
Here's a great homemade card idea that teaches your child a little something about giving.
