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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

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.

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

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

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 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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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