How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

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

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

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

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.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

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

These pretzel reindeer cookies are a great holiday recipe for kids to make. Rudolph and the whole gang agree!

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

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

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!

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

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

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

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

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.

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