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Reuse Markers to Create Liquid Watercolors
Reuse Markers to Create Liquid Watercolors
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Reuse Markers to Create Liquid Watercolors
Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!
2nd grade
Science
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Misty Copeland Portraits
Misty Copeland Portraits
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Misty Copeland Portraits
Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!
2nd grade
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Corn Maze STEM Challenge
Corn Maze STEM Challenge
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Corn Maze STEM Challenge
Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!
2nd grade
Science
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Spooky Slime
Spooky Slime
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Spooky Slime
In this fun science project your child will get practice following directions and getting messy as they learn all about slime!
2nd grade
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Winter Tree Watercolor
Winter Tree Watercolor
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Winter Tree Watercolor
Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!
2nd grade
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Make a Cat in the Hat-Inspired Hat
Make a Cat in the Hat-Inspired Hat
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Make a Cat in the Hat-Inspired Hat
Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.
2nd grade
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Make Pumpkin Apple Stamps
Make Pumpkin Apple Stamps
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Make Pumpkin Apple Stamps
Bring out your child’s creative side with this fun Halloween-themed craft.
2nd grade
Math
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Create Your Own Pumpkin Person!
Create Your Own Pumpkin Person!
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Create Your Own Pumpkin Person!
Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
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Halloween Rock Painting
Halloween Rock Painting
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Halloween Rock Painting
Reinforce your child’s foundational math skills while creating small works of seasonal art with this creative Halloween rock painting activity!
2nd grade
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Create a Cardboard Snowman!
Create a Cardboard Snowman!
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Create a Cardboard Snowman!
Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon
2nd grade
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Create a Treasure Candle
Create a Treasure Candle
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Create a Treasure Candle
Home made candles make for great home made gifts at Christmas, Mother's Day, birthdays. Great presents for any special occasion!
2nd grade
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Hand Print Family Treasure
Hand Print Family Treasure
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Hand Print Family Treasure
With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!
2nd grade
Social studies
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Three Crafts for Beginning Birders
Three Crafts for Beginning Birders
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Three Crafts for Beginning Birders
Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!
2nd grade
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Dad's Life
Dad's Life
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Dad's Life
With this activity, you child will get an opportunity to apply skills she's learning in second grade math, and maybe learn something new about Dad.
2nd grade
Math
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Make Back to School Business Cards!
Make Back to School Business Cards!
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Make Back to School Business Cards!
Looking for a unique arts and crafts activity that gives some writing practice? Help your child make her own back-to-school business cards!
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
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Write a Story From an Ant's Perspective
Write a Story From an Ant's Perspective
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Write a Story From an Ant's Perspective
Here's a writing activity that helps young learners explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
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Papier-Mâché Characters
Papier-Mâché Characters
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Papier-Mâché Characters
Help your child to create a familiar favorite from a book or series he adores out of papier-mache. Exercise your child's imagination and language arts skills.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
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Make a Family Memory Jigsaw Puzzle
Make a Family Memory Jigsaw Puzzle
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Make a Family Memory Jigsaw Puzzle
Create your own jigsaw puzzle using a blown-up family photo, and reconstruct the image as many times as you like. Here's how kids can make this gift.
2nd grade
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Create a Recyclable Creature
Create a Recyclable Creature
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Create a Recyclable Creature
Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
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Make a Self Portrait from Nature
Make a Self Portrait from Nature
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Make a Self Portrait from Nature
Add some fun to arts and crafts by having your child make a self portrait using nature as her palette.
2nd grade
Science
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Picasso Pumpkin
Picasso Pumpkin
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Picasso Pumpkin
Decorating pumpkins is a safer, cleaner alternative to carving. These Cubist art pumpkins are easy and fun to make, and serve as great fall decor.
2nd grade
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Make a Decorative Paperweight!
Make a Decorative Paperweight!
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Make a Decorative Paperweight!
Using water, corn syrup, and sequins, your child can create a unique art project while exploring what happens when different liquids are mixed together!
2nd grade
Science
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'Handy' Thanksgiving Wreath
'Handy' Thanksgiving Wreath
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'Handy' Thanksgiving Wreath
This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
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Make a Thanksgiving Table Runner
Make a Thanksgiving Table Runner
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Make a Thanksgiving Table Runner
This Thanksgiving table runner craft isn't just fun and festive, it also helps your child build muscles for hand strength, fine motor skills, and handwriting.
2nd grade
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DIY Chalkboard
DIY Chalkboard
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DIY Chalkboard
Make your own chalkboard to liven up a playroom, and encourage your child to practice writing and math!
2nd grade
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Second Grade Arts & Crafts Activities

Check out these fantastic 2nd grade art projects and craft projects for your second grader! Fun art projects include creating aboriginal hand print art, and cool craft projects let kids create fun stuff like homemade candles and even do-it-yourself jewelry. Browse our selection below, or use the filters in the side bar to find that perfect 2nd grade art or craft project for you and your little one to enjoy together.