Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

This recipes is so easy your child gets to be master chef for this kitchen activity. He'll bake peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies that happen to be vegan!

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

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!

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

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.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

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

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!