For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!

Based on the popular "I Spy" game, this activity lets your kid practice important skills like number identification and place value.

Creating number patterns with pencil and paper can be dull, but creating hopscotch pattern can bring exciting math learning!

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.

Playing the Number Sentence Game with your child gives him the opportunity to practice ordering and comparing numbers using symbols.

Help your child improve his coin counting skills in these two math games that have him race to reach $1.00.

Show your kindergartener how to count to 100 by tens, and he'll get an adorable cheerio necklace in the process!

Here's an Easter themed math game to reinforce your child's logical reasoning and place value skills.

Lunch is always better when you share it with a wise companion This wide-eyed owl craft is a great way for your growing learner to practice cutting shapes.

Draw some educational value out of a summer stocked full of adventures!

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

Work on simple addition and finding even numbers in this second-grade math card game.

This caterpillar math game gets your child to work on addition and subtraction. Challenge your child's math prowess with this fast-paced caterpillar math game.

This recipes is so easy your child gets to be master chef for this kitchen activity. He'll bake peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies that happen to be vegan!

Here's a hands-on activity that first grade use to help kids get a feel for equations. It uses popsicle sticks to practice addition and subtraction!

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Simple and straightforward, this money math game helps kids practice counting, adding change, and working with decimals.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Take paper football to the next level by creating a "field" with objects from around the house. A great indoor and rainy-day activity.

Prepare for some scary Halloween counting practice! This game encourages players to knock down cylinders and then add to determine their scores.

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

Encourage your kindergartener to investigate and chronicle the weather she observes during the coldest months of the year.

Big bags hold a lot of candy, but they're hard to tote around. Have your kid construct a candy corn candy holder perfect for carrying a few lightweight treats.

Invite your first grader to play this subtraction sacks game to get her actively involved in understanding and memorizing subtraction facts.

Play this "subtraction war" card game with your second grader and watch his math facts mastery leap forward!