This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Prepare your child for winter with a fake igloo and a list of cozy and chilly vocabulary words.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Make math fun for your child by turning it into a game and challenging him to beat the calculator with this cool math race!

This game provides your child with the opportunity to create, write, and read numbers.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

Thanksgiving placemats are a great craft for your kid, and a beautiful addition to the dinner table. Make Thanksgiving placemats with your kid for the holiday.

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Play this "subtraction war" card game with your second grader and watch his math facts mastery leap forward!

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!

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

This watercolor landscape creates the background for the adventures of Little Red Riding Hood by using spooky silhouettes for the characters.

What happens after the prince and the princess get married? This writing activity allows your child to answer that question for herself.

Put some spring back in the season and teach your child a little about plants with this fun paper flower art project!

Creating number patterns with pencil and paper can be dull, but creating hopscotch pattern can bring exciting math learning!

Show your second grader how to celebrate nature by turning some collected pencil shavings into miniature 3-D designs.

Pin the nose on Rudolph with this festive Christmas game. Play Pin the Nose on Rudolph with your friends and family this holiday season.

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

In this fun math activity, second graders will learn to estimate items in a jar! 

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

Next time your second grader needs to send a card, consider this goofy writing and craft project.

Create a dazzling window display with cut stars with this fun first grade holiday activity.

Celebrate Mother's Day with this easy, attractive pop-up flower card.

Here's a St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!

Using dried beans and corn, foods that are prevalent in Mexican cuisine, your child will create three-dimensional sombrero art.