Activities for Readers, Grades 2-5
Talking, playing and even cooking with your child can help reinforce the reading skills learned in school. Here's how.
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Rev up reading for second graders
Easy activities to help your second grader master essential reading skills.
Learn the language of rhythm
Popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners spell out musical grammar for first- and second-graders.
Learning Tips for Home
Check out these educational tips to try at home with your child.
Word up
Boost your child's writing ability with Caption Madness.
Create a noisemaker
How you can help at home: This easy-to-make noisemaker reinforces the science skills of observation.
Make a family cookbook
Your child can practice valuable skills and you can make a memorable gift when you create a family cookbook together.
Do You Know Your Family Tree?
Putting together a family tree is a great educational activity that uses math, writing, research and history skills.
Think 3-D: Make a pop-up book
How you can help at home: In this activity your child makes a creative book to write a story in.
Create a Scroll
How you can help at home: Learn about an important aspect of Egyptian culture and art by creating your own scroll.
