2nd and 3rd Grade Activities : Page 17

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Homemade dog treats are fun to make and delicious for your household pet. Make homemade dog treats to create personal Christmas gifts for dogs.

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

This gooey, squishy recipe will introduce your second grader to the world of measurements without seeming like a lesson or a chore.

Show your third grader how to craft his own version of the symbolic Olympic rings using some easy-to-find art supplies!

Palindromes are a fun and silly way to practice writing skills. Challenge your child to come up with as many palindromes as she can in this crazy activity!

This Star of David craft is eco-friendly and will help your child practice basic geometry. Make a festive Star of David craft for Hanukkah.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

Throw a P.E. party in your own backyard that will make fitness fun!

Defend your cards in this multiplication math game! Your kid will enjoy using strategy to build equations and win points in this activity.

Help your child organize her jewelry or hair bands with this pretty holder made from recycled materials. The finished holder also makes a great gift!

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

This pyramid card game is a fun way to help your child learn addition and subtraction. Best of all, itâs quick to set up and easy to play.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Reinforce your child’s foundational math skills while creating small works of seasonal art with this creative Halloween rock painting activity!

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

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Probability can be a tough concept to master. Try playing this fun card game in order to help your third grader understand it a little better.

Play a math logic and critical thinking game using a deck of cards. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in this fun activity.

Celebrate Veterans Day or Memorial Day by creating some patriotic paper star charms to honor those who have served in the military.

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

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.

Assemble your own stylish spider ring this Halloween using pipe cleaners and googly eyes!

Making gift bags for a Halloween party or tricker-treaters is a great way for your child to learn a bit about geometry and origami!

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

Discover what makes an alligator an alligator with this adorable and affordable alligator craft.

Making personalized postcards out of meaningful photographs is a fun, rainy day project.