Try these story starters - creativity and sequencing skills combine to create wild stories that will have the whole family in stitches!

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

Homophones are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this outdoor game.

Help your second grader make his own badminton set--out of your old pantyhose! He'll delight in his crafty independence, and you'll love saving money.

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

It's important to be able to add and subtract quickly and accurately, and this activity is the perfect way to practice.

Help your child get comfortable with the concept of estimation, which will come in handy during everything from standardized tests to future shopping trips!

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

This variation on the game of tag combines exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.

This variation of Duck, Duck, Goose is played in pairs, which means a lot more activity for participants!

This Valentine's Day, promote strong hearts with an active relay that the whole family can enjoy! It's light on the wallet, but heavy on heart health.

The next time you're trapped indoors on a dreary day, try this take on dodgeball. All you need are a group of kids, an open area and a soft, spongy ball.