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

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.

Gourd painting is a fun fall activity that makes for perfect Thanksgiving decorations. Try gourd painting with your child for some seasonal fun this autumn.

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

This fall-themed drawing game is a great way to introduce your kid to some of the important symbols of the fall season.

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

In this real-world exercise about the Teal Pumpkin Project, your child will create a persuasive poster to spread the word about the project in the hopes of convincing people to offer non-food trinkets this Halloween season.

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

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

Here's a fun activity to show your child how to use prefixes and root words to "root out" the meaning of a word!

Create a prefix-suffix flip-book and help improve decoding skills and vocabulary.

Want to build your child's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!