2nd Grade Activities : Page 20

Help your first grader understand what a noun is with this fun photo book that catalogs her favorite people, places, and things!

Your child can brush up on her math skills by charting the length of time that each candle on the menorah takes to burn.

What's my number? Go ahead and guess! This logic game focuses on number sense that suits all ability levels, as players' questions can be simple or complex.

Okay, identifying place value isn't as fun as eating ice cream, but with a few index cards and a competitive spirit, it can be disguised a game!

This year, ditch the boxed caramel corn and spend some quality time in the kitchen making your own!

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Oragami Christmas ornaments make a beautiful addition to your family's tree. Make origami Christmas ornaments out of old wrapping paper this holiday season.

Children will discuss what it means to have healthy friendships and create a unique friendship painting that illustrates the qualities of good friends.

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

Mix eggs, milk, and flour just so, and you can create spectacular, gourmet popovers this Easter!

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Sure, your kid may already be a Picasso with a paintbrush, but even fancy artists need a new challenge.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.

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!

Create some commotion on your table this Halloween with some flying bats that'll be cute enough to cause a ruckus among your little party monsters.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

The next time your kid asks, "What's for dinner?" reply, "Dinosaur Bones!" Of course, you don't mean actual bones; just tasty breadstick bones!

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

Create a herd of pachyderms to parade across a dresser or tabletop and take the opportunity to teach your kid a little bit about these majestic mammals.

Covered in patterns and reflective texture, this paper purse is sure to stand out!

Help your child to invent her own chore-helper to help her put that growing imagination to good use!

Merge the excitement of basketball tournaments with students’ excitement about books! This activity gives kids a chance to read and form opinions about the books.

Hisss! Make a snake pet from a recycled cardboard tube! Transport your child into nature with this fun and easy craft.

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!

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!

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