Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Got the pre-writing blues? Try this simple five-finger technique to help your second grader develop a sequenced plan for her early compositions.

Peppermint creams capture the minty taste of the holiday season. Make peppermint creams with your second grader for a sweet treat or homemade holiday gift.

In this activity, your student will be invited to build a chair out of building blocks that is designed to meet the specific size and shape of a small doll or toy figure.

Help your first grader understand what a noun is with this fun photo book that catalogs her favorite people, places, and things!

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

Not only will you and your kindergartener create a beautiful photo keepsake, you'll also have the chance to spend time together and relive special memories.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

Merge the excitement of basketball tournaments with students’ excitement about books! This activity gives kids a chance to read and form opinions about the books.

Help your child "step up" to second grade math fact challenges with a fun addition and subtraction game in your very own kitchen.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

To make this unique Valentine's Card, all your child will need is his creative mind, some paper, and a pencil.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

This Thanksgiving, make a pine cone turkey that can double as a personalized place setting for each family member.

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

Help your child compose an alphabet poem about the season, and have them practice letters while awakening their creative writing skills, too!

Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!