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Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

Promote the well-being of your first or second grader's mind and body by teaching him some beginning yoga poses and techniques.

Recycle a baby jar to make this beautiful votive with your second grader! This arts and crafts project is a fun, colorful activity and makes a great gift.

Next time your second grader needs to send a card, consider this goofy writing and craft project.

Don't shell out the money for a new pair of kicks! Help your second grader add some charm to her shoelaces with fabric dye.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

Making a calendar is a great way for third graders to identify those words that are always capitalized. Here's how to get started.

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

In this fun math activity, second graders will learn to estimate items in a jar! 

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Help your second grader to a better understanding of how to count and represent money with age old game of tic-tac-toe.

Make math fun for your child by turning it into a game and challenging him to beat the calculator with this cool math race!

This gooey, squishy recipe will introduce your second grader to the world of measurements without seeming like a lesson or a chore.

Valentine's Day is a great day to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and this love bug craft is an adorably simple way to spread the love.

Here's an arts and crafts activity that has your first-grader experimenting with math concept of multiples and patterns with her own printing plate.

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Explore measurement with your second grader and make this terrific holiday craft.

This is an easy, edible craft that your second grader is sure to enjoy!

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

Forget toy stores! Show your first or second grader how to make a vehicle out of fruit from a neighbor's tree or local farmers' market.

This family photo calendar can be made by your second grader. Make a family photo calendar with your child to celebrate another year together.

In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.

Teach your 2nd grader the value of recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity: make a DIY painted bookcase or set of shelves!

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

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

The Math Monster will save your second grader from repetitive math flashcards. Guessing mystery math facts is a fun way for him to polish arithmetic skills!

This fun game helps children learn to estimate the most basic unit of time--a minute--without a clock.

Show your second grader how to celebrate nature by turning some collected pencil shavings into miniature 3-D designs.