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Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

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.

A great way to cultivate awareness, focus and attention in the present is through movement. Mindful movement can also decrease stress and anxiety and increase calm.

What's your problem? I'll show you my math if you show me yours! Critical thinking and computation skills are the focus of this strategic math card game.

In this activity, your child will design their own Best Self Journal to reflect on ways they have been their best each day.

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

This footwear-focused activity introduces fractions as part of a set and it's the perfect way to generate excitement about fraction concepts.

Most timeline activities are all about history. Make timelines more relevant and personal for your child by focusing on the hours and minutes of his day.

What's my number? Go ahead and guess! This logic game focuses on number sense that suits all ability levels, as players' questions can be simple or complex.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Hone observational skills and introduce the basics of data interpretation with this data gathering activity all about the different colors people wear.

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

In this activity, you and your child will watch a video and learn how the brain easily remembers negative information, but not always positive. You will practice positivity by writing or drawing pictures of 10 positive things that happened today.

Take advantage of the upcoming Irish holiday, Saint Patrick's Day, to encourage your third grader to flex his poetry muscles and come up with a haiku.

To reach goals and gain accomplishments, you have to have a plan for success. This activity will help your child to create goals for the upcoming school year.

In this activity, your child will interview a caring adult or friend to ask them when they have seen them at their best.

This hands-on family activity gives your child practice creating compound sentences, while teaching him skills that will help him become a better writer!

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Re-purpose an old glass bottle into a cute vase using a few pieces of felt and a little imagination.

If your 2nd grade child asks for time often, encourage him to read time on his own by talking about time throughout the day.

Transform an old chair into a chalkboard canvas! This painting activity is a useful and creative way to add some quirky charm to your existing furniture.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will hear the story Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids, learn the benefits of yoga, and create their own yoga sequence to teach someone else.

Try adding a splash of color to editing and revising with rainbow editing.

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.