This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Take paper football to the next level by creating a "field" with objects from around the house. A great indoor and rainy-day activity.

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

Help your child get comfortable with the concept of estimation, which will come in handy during everything from standardized tests to future shopping trips!

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!

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

Create equations in this strategic math card game. Your second or third grader can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a new way!

Make subtraction practice more fun with this outdoor review game that's great for beginning math learners and more advanced!

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

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.

Help your child improve his coin counting skills in these two math games that have him race to reach $1.00.

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.

Create addition problems using critical thinking skills in this fun second grade math card game.

It's important to be able to add and subtract quickly and accurately, and this activity is the perfect way to practice.

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

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

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Okay, identifying place value isn't as fun as eating ice cream, but with a few index cards and a competitive spirit, it can be disguised a game!

Playing the Number Sentence Game with your child gives him the opportunity to practice ordering and comparing numbers using symbols.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

This activity will put those Halloween treats to good use by using candy corn to help your child with her subtraction skills.

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!