Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

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.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

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

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

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

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.

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

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

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

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

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

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

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

Teach your young academic about counting and clocks with a tasty treat!

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!

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.

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.

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

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

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

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.