Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

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

This game is the perfect way to prepare your child for any shopping adventures you may embark upon, all while practicing important math concepts.

Check out this simple version of a pairs game that's played all over the world. It's a great way to practice estimating and predicting mathematical outcomes.

What's my number? Go ahead and guess! This logic game focuses on number sense that suits all ability levels, as players' questions can be simple or complex.

Trying to find sums of groups of multiples is a great way to practice your addition. Be sure to double check your work. If you clear all of the cards, you win!

Make counting coins make "cents" to your second grader while giving her the chance to practice her math skills by playing this fun game with her.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

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

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Help your child "step up" to second grade math fact challenges with a fun addition and subtraction game in your very own kitchen.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

Help your child sharpen time skills by creating a special day and charting each part in a detailed schedule.

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

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!

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

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

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.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

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

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Work on simple addition and finding even numbers in this 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.

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

Declare a "Pocket Day" in your house and help your child practice his addition skills as he counts how many pockets the family is wearing that 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!