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Second Grade Nature Activities

Second Grade Nature Activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy second grade nature activities to more advanced, we've got you covered!

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Make Your Own Rainbow

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

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.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your second grader creating pretty flower prints.

Learn Where Wind Comes From

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Puddle Science: Watch Evaporation in Action

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Homemade Rain Gauge

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Backyard Field Guide

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Naturally Dyed Play Silks

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Mason Jar Planter

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Build a Toad Abode

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Wooden Shoe Craft

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

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