2nd Grade Writing 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.
Improving your second grader's writing skills is a big job that must be accomplished both in school and at home. But, if broken down into smaller periods of time, writing practice doesn't have to be painful.
Your second grader may know how to use a dictionary, but what about a thesaurus? Here's a fun holiday activity that will have you and your child singing, laughing, and using this great writing tool!
More writing activities for second grade:
Twenty Questions: The Fact or Fiction Edition
Start a dialogue with your child to help her learn the difference between fact and opinion. One way to get the ball rolling is to play a version of "Twenty Questions."
Rewrite the Fairy Tale Ending
What happens after the prince and the princess get married? Before you jump in with a plot twist of your own, take a pause. This writing activity allows your child to answer that question for herself.
The Write Stuff for Letter Composition
For the average second grader, life is packed with Big News. What better time for your child to write to Grandma, and build some crucial language skills at the same time?
An Inventive Way to Practice Cursive
Though cursive has lost some of its popularity in the professional world, most experts agree it's still an important skill to learn. Here's an activity that taps into your child's creative thinking abilities while helping him practice his handwriting.
