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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.