Knowing your antonyms from your synonyms is an important part of the second grade writing curriculum, and is a real boon for vocabulary.

Help your child compose an alphabet poem about the season, and have them practice letters while awakening their creative writing skills, too!

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

Give your child some practice with even numbers, while creating a cute Christmas keepsake. Create this skip counting book.

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

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

Here is a fun at-home physical activity that encourages movement while also working on literacy or math skills!

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

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

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

Practice writing skills and use imagination with this fun activity, where your child will write a story about what he thinks life would be like on a cloud.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.

Enlist the whole family and helpful friends in this heartwarming activity for Dad. Boost kids' writing skills in the process, too!

This year on Mother's Day, here's a gift that builds vocabulary while bringing a smile to Mom's face!

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

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

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Children will discuss what it means to have healthy friendships and create a unique friendship painting that illustrates the qualities of good friends.

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

In this lesson, your child will watch a video on restorative justice, and together you will come up with ways your family can use restorative justice at home.

In this activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.

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

In this activity, your child will write and draw about a time when they acted in ways that illustrated responsibility, kindness, or integrity. They will also reflect on what it felt like to have control over their choices and behaviors.

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

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills! 

With school, home, and activities in between, life can sometimes feel chaotic to kids. Help your child learn how to stop and relax with handmade peace rocks.

Make fractions easy for your child to understand by incorporating their discussion and practice into meals and cooking that you two participate in together.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.