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Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

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.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Your child can get out the acrylic paints and create a colorful paperweight perfect for dad this Father's Day!

Patterns are everywhere. This activity allows your child to practice inventing their own patterns while creating a portrait of a pet.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Make cards this May Day celebrating the arrival of springtime.

Explore geometric shapes and pattern as your child makes her very own Hawaiian kapa cloth.

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

Party noise makers help you ring in the New Year loud and proud. These party noise makers are eco-friendly and festive for your holiday celebration.

No matter the occasion, this flag craft is the perfect way for you child to proudly display her love of the red, white and blue!

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Create a world of bugs with your kid! This variation on finger painting is a great project to create after a trip to the zoo or while learning about science.

Enjoy some autumn fun, and develop measurement skills with this sweet-smelling fall art project.

Help your child make a cubist self-portrait while he boosts his math and spatial skills with this fun lesson in art history!

Kids paint a still life of a vase of flowers using colors found side by side on the color wheel, just like Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

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

What better way to raise awareness about the environment than with an eco-friendly Earth-themed party? Get your party started with this step-by-step guide.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

Learn how to make a trick-or-treat bag for Halloween. See how to make a decorative trick-or-treat bag with this Halloween craft tutorial.

Bring the zoo to you with this fun second grade arts and crafts activity: make a mini menagerie using colored pipe cleaners, a pencil and marker, and eyes!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!