What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

This hands-on family activity gives your child practice creating compound sentences, while teaching him skills that will help him become a better writer!

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Celebrate the 100th day of school by counting and spelling your way to a "$1.00" word in this 3rd grade math and reading game.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

Bake a delicious cherry pie in remembrance of one of country's most famous presidents -- George Washington!

Teach your little one to appreciate all the best things in life with a keepsake Thanksgiving plate.

Try this recipe with your child and explore Ethiopia through one of its dietary staples: injera, or flat bread!

Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!

mix and match your own creative outfits while also predicting clothing combinations -- style and statistics practice all in one!

Race to double numbers in this competitive card game. Try one-digit or two-digit numbers, or more!

Help your child work on her sewing skills by making one-of-a-kind luggage tags for everyone in the family.

Making these one-of-a-kind mug markers will help your child flex his creativity and gain button-sewing practice.

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

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Help your child's backpack stand out from the crowd by attaching trinkets or decorations that are as one of a kind as she is.

Make a one-of-a-kind necklace this holiday season with this Christmas bead craft that will warm the heart of whoever receives it!

Your child can enjoy the summer sun as she creates her own one-of-a-kind mural!

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

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

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.

Patterns come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. As your child alters one element and then another they'll create a unique piece of artwork.

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

Help your child apply his math skills the next time you cook a family meal similar to one you'd buy at a restaurant.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.