Got the pre-writing blues? Try this simple five-finger technique to help your second grader develop a sequenced plan for her early compositions.

Help your child build emotional awareness by creating a wheel full of pictures that make them feel a certain emotion.

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Construct a card castle fit for a king! Treat your royal "face" cards (the kings, queens, and jacks) to the cool castle they deserve.

If your second grader loves fruit snacks, but you're a little worried about the health aspect of those tasty store-bought treats, then this project is for you!

Paper bag reindeer are perfect for handing out holiday goodies in style. Make a paper bag reindeer with your child this Christmas season.

Here's a great homemade card idea that supports fine motor skills and creativity in addition to introducing your child to the art of quilling.

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

Teach your little one to appreciate all the best things in life with a keepsake Thanksgiving plate.

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

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

This variation of Duck, Duck, Goose is played in pairs, which means a lot more activity for participants!

Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.

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.

Your child will hop with delight as he make this delicious, edible bunny out of marshmallows.

Brighten up everyone's day with this circular rainbow plate perfect for celebrating spring or St. Patrick's Day.

Picnic getting boring? Here's a fun game that gets the kids moving around, and doing a little addition while they're at it.

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

Get inspired by the summer skies for a delicious parfait that looks as good as it tastes!

Replace the butterfat and sugar of ice cream with the sublime sweetness of a frozen chocolate-covered banana.

Help your child be a word detective as he builds excellent reading and comprehension skills on his search for clues to decipher meanings of unfamiliar words.

Make a phonics paper egg to help your child build up his reading and writing skills.

Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!

Your child will have loads of fun creating this decorative basket and filling it with a secret gift or goodie before sharing with a friend or family member.

This seashell necklace lets you keep a piece of the beach with you. Help your crafty kid create this seashell necklace, the perfect summer keepsake.

In this activity, your student will be invited to build a chair out of building blocks that is designed to meet the specific size and shape of a small doll or toy figure.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!