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

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

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.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.