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Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

A great way to cultivate awareness, focus and attention in the present is through movement. Mindful movement can also decrease stress and anxiety and increase calm.

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

What's my number? Go ahead and guess! This logic game focuses on number sense that suits all ability levels, as players' questions can be simple or complex.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

In this activity, you and your child will watch a video and learn how the brain easily remembers negative information, but not always positive. You will practice positivity by writing or drawing pictures of 10 positive things that happened today.

In this activity, your child will interview a caring adult or friend to ask them when they have seen them at their best.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

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

Transform an old chair into a chalkboard canvas! This painting activity is a useful and creative way to add some quirky charm to your existing furniture.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will hear the story Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids, learn the benefits of yoga, and create their own yoga sequence to teach someone else.

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.

This activity is a craft project and a math workshop all in one! Use found objects to encourage your child to imitate, extend, and create patterns.

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

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

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."

Play a game of "restaurant" to reinforce real-world applications of counting and using money.

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.

Transform a simple menu into a work of art! Let your child unleash her inner artist on tonight's menu for a beautiful display that the whole family can enjoy.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

This fall-themed drawing game is a great way to introduce your kid to some of the important symbols of the fall season.

In this activity, your child will learn about the benefits of yoga and will practice different yoga poses. Then, they will teach someone else three poses and explain how yoga can help us find calmness and ease.

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

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

Not only will you and your kindergartener create a beautiful photo keepsake, you'll also have the chance to spend time together and relive special memories.

Here's an entertaining ball game filled with spins, jumps, and claps to keep your child having fun while you get a moment to yourself.

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