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

Playing a tactile game with multiplication will help your child get a better grasp of basic math concepts and transform your kid into a master multiplier.

Children get creative with this fun, imaginative activity that combines an upcycled everyday household item with a few craft supplies.

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!

Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.

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.

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

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

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

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

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

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills!

Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

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

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

In this parts of speech fall scavenger hunt, kids will search for all the hidden leaves, sort them into parts of speech categories, and then practice creating their own sentences using the words they find.

Celebrate the fiery colors of fall with a charming tree and a pile of wordy leaves.

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

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.