Fun 2nd Grade Science Made Easy
Imagine back in time a bit to your old school days. Do you remember your teacher giving you a bunch of boring facts to memorize? For most of us, the only entertainment we ever had in science was looking at the photos in our textbooks.
This is probably how your child is feeling right now about his or her 2nd grade science. This is not because there is anything wrong with science or that science is boring. The problem is, that it is being introduced the wrong way.
Make Science Come Alive
Although you will want to use your textbook to understand the basic material you will want to cover, make science multi-dimensional by always having a fun activity to go along with each lesson. Science experiments are by far the best way to get a child interested in science.
One thing you can try is to have your child plant a seed in a cup with some soil and watch as it goes through the life cycle of growing and sprouting. Out of all the 2nd grade science curriculum on the market, my absolute favorite is Apologia Science. I have found Apologia to be the best at really making science fun and engaging for children.
Children, especially 2nd graders, love interaction. Let a chick hatch from an egg and let your child care for and observe it. This will not only help your child learn about science, but also about life itself.
Children Need Some Freedom To Learn
When a child asks you how something works, your natural instinct is to explain it to just explain it all to them. Instead of just telling them the answer. Why not help them discover the answer themselves? This way you can teach your child how to think for themselves and learn the answer at the same time.
For instance, if your child asks you what fish like to eat, you could answer back ‘What do you think fish like to eat?’ Tell them a bit about what is available under the water and let them discuss it with you.
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- Amy H