2nd and 3rd Grade Activities : Page 36

Peppermint creams capture the minty taste of the holiday season. Make peppermint creams with your second grader for a sweet treat or homemade holiday gift.

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

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!

If your second grader loves fruit snacks, but you're a little worried about the health aspect of those tasty store-bought treats, then this project is for you!

Did you know that witches are a very popular Halloween costume? This October the 31st, your child will learn how to create their very own decorative witch hat.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

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

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this sweet mint-flavored milkshake you and your child can make together.

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

Make this cute Rudolph holiday card holder so you can keep track of them and share them with the world.

With this activity, you child will get an opportunity to apply skills they're learning in second grade math, and maybe learn something new about Dad.

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.

Not only a fun way to practice sewing, felt cupcakes make great gifts, party decorations, and doll accessories once theyâre finished

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

Your child can make a sweet and savory spinach strawberry salad; two ingredients that come together for a light and fresh summer dish!

Get in the 4th of July spirit by whipping up a batch of frosty snow cones, sweetened with syrup in a patriotic palette.

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

In this activity, your child will explore what it means and how it feels to live in a community.

Make cupid's arrow with your little one this Valentine's Day. It's a quick and easy craft that's the perfect alternative to candy-giving.

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.

Your child can create a trendy, retro felt flower pin that will remind her of the natural beauty of flowers in full bloom no matter what time of year it is!

All you need to put together this guitar is an old shoebox. Soon your kid will be rocking out while saving room in the landfill.

Children get creative with this fun, imaginative activity that combines an upcycled everyday household item with a few craft supplies.

These unique paving block critters let kids unleash their creative side on one of the "squarest" garden supplies in stores.

This tissue paper painting activity has been developed especially with special needs children in mind, but is an enjoyable craft for just about anyone.

Homophones are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this outdoor game.