Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

If your 2nd grade child asks for time often, encourage him to read time on his own by talking about time throughout the day.

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

Hop to this froggy Valentine's Day craft! Your little one will love making this unique Valentine's Day card, a heart-shaped paper frog.

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.

Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! Create a dazzling DIY Independence Day Cards and hand them out to friends and family members.

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

Make a creative Father's Day art card to celebrate your family's beloved guy!

This year on Mother's Day, here's a gift that builds vocabulary while bringing a smile to Mom's face!

Help your child appreciate grandparents, history, and societal changes while making a poster handmade, heartfelt grandparent's day craft.

Your mother is a treasure, so celebrate her with a fun Motherâs Day Treasure Hunt.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Celebrate Veterans Day with your child by helping them create and send a well-deserving veteran a "thank you" card via the U.S. Veteran's Affairs Department.

Create a special Father’s Day surprise by planning and mapping a hike around the neighborhood!

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

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.

Here's a St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!

Make this easy homemade tie for a great Father's Day gift this year.

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

A Valentine's Day pop-up card is the perfect way to show your love on February 14th. Get creative with a fun 3-D paper art project.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this second grade shamrock tote bag craft.

Help your child score points with a personalized message of her own. All it takes is a set of handmade letter tiles to create some word wall art.

Help your child be a word detective as he builds excellent reading and comprehension skills on his search for clues to decipher meanings of unfamiliar words.

Your second grader can piece together an adorable--and edible!--wreath for Mom in minutes.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

Tracing is a great technique for clearing your mind and relaxing. Help your child learn how to calm themselves down and clear their minds by tracing their hands.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by painting the green Irish countryside in this 2nd grade arts and crafts activity.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days