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Second Grade Arts & Crafts Activities

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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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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!
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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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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.
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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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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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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
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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!
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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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Shamrock Purse
Shamrock Purse
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Shamrock Purse
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this second grade shamrock tote bag craft.
2nd grade
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St. Patrick's Day Cards
St. Patrick's Day Cards
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St. Patrick's Day Cards
Here's a St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!
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Father's Day Cookies
Father's Day Cookies
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Father's Day Cookies
Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.
2nd grade
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DIY Costume Wig
DIY Costume Wig
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DIY Costume Wig
This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.
2nd grade
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Cookie Collage
Cookie Collage
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Cookie Collage
Here, kids can make edible collages out of cookies and candy. Colorful, creative, and delicious, they make great gifts for sweet-toothed family and friends.
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Make Day of the Dead Masks
Make Day of the Dead Masks
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Make Day of the Dead Masks
Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.
2nd grade
Social studies
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Make a Magnetic Mouse Maze
Make a Magnetic Mouse Maze
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Make a Magnetic Mouse Maze
Kids get to race a felt mouse through a homemade maze using magnets in this exciting 1st grade arts and crafts activity.
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Make a Button Bracelet
Make a Button Bracelet
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Make a Button Bracelet
In this arts and crafts activity, you can make fun bracelets using just a handful of buttons and some elastic cord. And it's a counting game, too!
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MLK Day Craft
MLK Day Craft
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MLK Day Craft
Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.
2nd grade
Social studies
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"Green" Up That Lunchbox
"Green" Up That Lunchbox
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"Green" Up That Lunchbox
Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!
2nd grade
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Valentine Bag Craft
Valentine Bag Craft
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Valentine Bag Craft
This valentine bag craft makes a chic little pouch that holds cards and treats. Fall in love with this valentine bag craft this February.
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Build a Terrarium
Build a Terrarium
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Build a Terrarium
Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.
2nd grade
Science
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Paint With Coffee!
Paint With Coffee!
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Paint With Coffee!
In this activity you'll use coffee...to paint! It's a wonderful way to provide your child with a hands-on experience with natural dyes.
2nd grade
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Craft a Butterfly and Chrysalis
Craft a Butterfly and Chrysalis
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Craft a Butterfly and Chrysalis
This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.
2nd grade
Science
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Compound Word Art
Compound Word Art
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Compound Word Art
If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
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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.