2nd grade Science Arts & crafts Activities

Homemade Rain Gauge

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Homemade Rain Gauge

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

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Naturally Dyed Play Silks

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Naturally Dyed Play Silks

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

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Vegetable Scherenschnitte

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Vegetable Scherenschnitte

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

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Butterfly Life Cycle

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Butterfly Life Cycle

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

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Marbled Paper

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Marbled Paper

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

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Mason Jar Planter

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Mason Jar Planter

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

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Tide Pool Animals

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Tide Pool Animals

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

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Wooden Shoe Craft

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Wooden Shoe Craft

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

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Hanging Vase

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Hanging Vase

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

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Bottle Race Car

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Bottle Race Car

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

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Make a Weather Wall

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Make a Weather Wall

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

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Flower Prints

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Flower Prints

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

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Olympic Wreath

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Olympic Wreath

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

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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.

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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.

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Create a Polar Bear Habitat!

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Create a Polar Bear Habitat!

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

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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.

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Dye Eggs with Onion Skins

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Dye Eggs with Onion Skins

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

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