Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Does your second grader want to learn a magic trick? Here is a simple trick using only 3 dice and a little bit of addition and subtraction.

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

Bake these rugelach cookies with your child this Hanukkah to celebrate the holiday and help her practice important math skills.

Your child will enjoy making this Easter decoration that honors the chicken. After all, chickens are the ones that actually make the Easter eggs!

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

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!

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

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

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.

Practice your addition and subtraction in this card game. Disclose is a math activity any first or second grader will love!

Try this fun math card game and practice place value with your second grader! Decide which number is bigger in order to earn points!

What happens after the prince and the princess get married? This writing activity allows your child to answer that question for herself.

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

Creating number patterns with pencil and paper can be dull, but creating hopscotch pattern can bring exciting math learning!

These decorative vampire bat baskets make for the perfect Halloween party favors, and they're fun for you and your child to make!

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

This creamy peanut butter fudge is a great first recipe to get your first or second grader involved with because it doesn't involve any time in the oven!

Peppermint creams capture the minty taste of the holiday season. Make peppermint creams with your second grader for a sweet treat or homemade holiday gift.

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Add simple fractions in this fun math card game for second graders. This game is very similar to Blackjack, or 21, but it's entirely kid friendly!

You've got to try it to believe it! Making these sweet treats allows your second grader to practice with measurement and boost his motor skills.

Learning to count change can be tough! Help your child become a master money-counter with this simple game.

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.