Build second and third grade writing skills by using pictures to help kids "see" how to use details in their stories.

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

Help your child to create a familiar favorite from a book or series he adores out of papier-mache. Exercise your child's imagination and language arts skills.

Why would you pay for pricey dolls at the store when your second grader can create and play with her own personalized set?

Recycle bottles of different shapes and sizes to create a group of unique dolls that are as unique as the real people around you!

Patterns come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. As your child alters one element and then another they'll create a unique piece of artwork.

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

Help your child improve his coin counting skills in these two math games that have him race to reach $1.00.

Looking for a unique arts and crafts activity that gives some writing practice? Help your child make her own back-to-school business cards!

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

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

Trying to find sums of groups of multiples is a great way to practice your addition. Be sure to double check your work. If you clear all of the cards, you win!

The alphabet is a big learning milestone for most kids. Help your child learn alphabetical order by making a food list in this fun Thanksgiving activity.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

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.

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

Here's a salt dough recipe that can be used to make ghostly character sticks for fun Halloween decor.

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

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

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."

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

Get fired up for the new school year with a "Back-to-School Calendar" you and your child can make at home.

No matter the occasion, this flag craft is the perfect way for you child to proudly display her love of the red, white and blue!

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

Learning to count change can be tough! Help your child become a master money-counter with this simple game.

Use adorable animal photos from books or magazines to make these simple valentines that can be given to classmates or friends.

It's important to be able to add and subtract quickly and accurately, and this activity is the perfect way to practice.