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

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

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

Help your second grader to a better understanding of how to count and represent money with age old game of tic-tac-toe.

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

Practice your addition and subtraction in this card game. Disclose is a math activity any first or second grader will love!

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

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

Work on simple addition and finding even numbers in this second-grade math card game.

Here are three healthy burger recipes your second grader can help you whip up for a summer barbecue!

Homophones are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this outdoor game.

Knowing your antonyms from your synonyms is an important part of the second grade writing curriculum, and is a real boon for vocabulary.

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

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

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

Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

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

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

Try this fun math card game and practice place value with your second grader! Decide which number is bigger in order to earn points!

Transform a paper coffee cup into an adorable Easter bunny gift basket in this second grade arts and crafts activity.

Add simple fractions in this fun math card game for second graders. This game is very similar to Blackjack, or 21, but it's entirely kid friendly!

Help your child "step up" to second grade math fact challenges with a fun addition and subtraction game in your very own kitchen.

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

Challenge your first or second grade reader to make 100 words in this reading and spelling activity for the 100th Day of School.

Looking for a fun way to display photos? Give recycled objects a second life by turning them into a creative photo holder.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

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

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

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.

With this activity, you child will get an opportunity to apply skills they're learning in second grade math, and maybe learn something new about Dad.