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!

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

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

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

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

This recipes is so easy your child gets to be master chef for this kitchen activity. He'll bake peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies that happen to be vegan!

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.

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.

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