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Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

Fly into some rainy day fun with a cardboard airplane project. Making paper airplanes is fun, but you can add a new twist by using recycled materials instead.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

Write a letter to Santa and bring back the lost art of letter writing. Learn how to write a carefully crafted wishlist using proper letter form.

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.

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

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

This colorful garland can be strung across a fireplace and remind you of your blessings well into the new year.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Show your child how to paint in true Georgia O'Keeffe style. He'll enjoy painting art inspired by a master, and boost his math skills, too.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

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.

Here's a creative way to build second grade writing skills this Easter.

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

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Use painted pasta to create your very own ancient Egyptian necklace.