In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child, also great for your second grader's writing practice!

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

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

The Math Monster will save your second grader from repetitive math flashcards. Guessing mystery math facts is a fun way for him to polish arithmetic skills!

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Here's an arts and crafts activity that has your first-grader experimenting with math concept of multiples and patterns with her own printing plate.

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

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!

Measuring and mixing is half the fun with these Irish oatmeal cookies, and it's a great way to introduce your second grader to cooking and kitchen tools.

Forget toy stores! Show your first or second grader how to make a vehicle out of fruit from a neighbor's tree or local farmers' market.

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

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

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.

Delight your second grader (and his best friend!) by showing him how to make a friendship collage jar project for someone special this holiday season.

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

Does your second grader want to learn a magic trick? Here is a simple trick using only 3 dice and a little bit of addition and subtraction.

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

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Help your second grader make his own badminton set--out of your old pantyhose! He'll delight in his crafty independence, and you'll love saving money.

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

This gooey, squishy recipe will introduce your second grader to the world of measurements without seeming like a lesson or a chore.

Help your second grader craft some lovely, personalized Valentine's Day cards--out of kitchen materials!

Try this creative art project with your second grader to help him build up his fine motor skills and artistic awareness as he makes a faux stained glass vase.

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!