In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Oragami Christmas ornaments make a beautiful addition to your family's tree. Make origami Christmas ornaments out of old wrapping paper this holiday season.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

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

This chore obstacle course will keep your child entertained and engaged, while also helping them improve their efficiency at everyday tasks.

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

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

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

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

Celebrate Earth Day, or any day, by recycling an old CD and make a colorful, decorative fish!

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Brighten up everyone's day with this circular rainbow plate perfect for celebrating spring or St. Patrick's Day.

Create a personalized gift bag by turning a plain brown paper lunch bag into a custom-designed costume or shirt.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Enlist the whole family and helpful friends in this heartwarming activity for Dad. Boost kids' writing skills in the process, too!

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.

Make a yarmulke for your teddy bear and celebrate The Festival of Lights with this fun craft project.

This year, ditch the boxed caramel corn and spend some quality time in the kitchen making your own!

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

Who says a party can't be productive? Next time your home is host to a hoard of giggling children, put those creative fingers to use with a party scrapbook!

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

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

Keep your child active this summer by transforming old milk jugs into scoops and newspaper into a ball with this exciting game of catch!

This Fourth of July, create some explosive colors on black paper for fun Fourth of July decorations!

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

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

In this colorful craft, make an enchanting star card for a birthday, holiday, or just for fun with construction paper and foam sheets!