Help your second grader make his own badminton set--out of your old pantyhose! He'll delight in his crafty independence, and you'll love saving money.

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Inspire your learner to love poems like Sonia Sotomayor by reading some poetry aloud!

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.

Why would you pay for pricey dolls at the store when your second grader can create and play with her own personalized set?

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

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

This game provides your child with the opportunity to create, write, and read numbers.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

On a hot afternoon there is nothing better than a cold drink. Instead of making lemonade, your child can have lemon ice cubes ready to munch!

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

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 get ready for back to school with this fun fifth grade activity, which has him creating an "I'm Studying" door sign.

Get ready for leftovers with an adorable turkey lunch bag! This recycled craft is a great way to remind everyone how much fun they had on Thanksgiving.

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

Hearing true stories of compassionate people can be uplifting and inspiring! In this home activity, your child will hear a true story of compassion and then set goals to bring compassion to their home and/or community.

Merge the excitement of basketball tournaments with students’ excitement about books! This activity gives kids a chance to read and form opinions about the books.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

Pureed ripe peaches, vanilla yogurt, agave nectar, and juicy chunks of peach come together to form a refreshing pop that hits the spot on a hot summer day.

Make mom feel like the star that she truly is by holding a movie premiere in her honor, complete with red carpet!

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Get in the 4th of July spirit by whipping up a batch of frosty snow cones, sweetened with syrup in a patriotic palette.

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.

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

A heart hug can brighten up any dreary Valentine's Day. Give a friend a heart hug with this fun holiday craft.

Your child can enjoy the summer sun as she creates her own one-of-a-kind mural!

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!