Flowers will brighten up anyone's day! Share the joy of spring by making a picture of a vase with fun 3-D flowers that will never wilt.

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

Help your child learn how to protect the environment by creating a useful reference for the family with this recycling poster.

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

Here are three healthy burger recipes your second grader can help you whip up for a summer barbecue!

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

Help your second grader craft some lovely, personalized Valentine's Day cards--out of kitchen materials!

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Using dried beans and corn, foods that are prevalent in Mexican cuisine, your child will create three-dimensional sombrero art.

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

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

Using simple materials, children will create a movement card game that the whole family can play together.

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.

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

What are your young artistÃs favorite Halloween monsters? In this activity he will pick out his three favorites and create a trio of silly self-portraits.

Help your child use an old water bottle and a few other household materials to make her own eco-friendly pal!

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.

Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!

Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

Instead of buying new sunglasses this summer, why not use recycled materials to make some of your own?

Help your child organize her jewelry or hair bands with this pretty holder made from recycled materials. The finished holder also makes a great gift!

Cookie, snow globe or puzzle? This holiday cookie is all three! Celebrate the holidays with this puzzle cookie, a crafty twist on a delicious dessert.

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.

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!