For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

Play a phonics scavenger hunt no matter where you are. This game will have your child sounding out words and finding letter sounds in the objects around them.

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

In this parts of speech fall scavenger hunt, kids will search for all the hidden leaves, sort them into parts of speech categories, and then practice creating their own sentences using the words they find.

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

Inspire your learner to love poems like Sonia Sotomayor by reading some poetry aloud!

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

Give your child some hands-on experience mixing autumn colors. All you need is a large piece of white paper and tempera paint.

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

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Help your child make an imaginative scene come to life by making a diorama. Your child will be practicing three dimensional thinking and language arts skills.

This fun and easy project is the perfect way to help your first grader remember who's who, practice her handwriting, and help decorate for Thanksgiving.

Try this goofy, first grade phonics craft that focuses on the letter "F" as in "Frog" and helps build crucial reading and spelling skills in your child.