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

Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.

Help your kindergartener develop his sequencing skills in this activity that teaches him about a story's beginning, middle, and end.

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

This project will help keep your child's thoughts in order as he creates stories from the beginning all the way through to the end.

This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

Help your kid get a handle on punctuation by challenging her to create a story that's truly out of this world.

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

What happens after the prince and the princess get married? This writing activity allows your child to answer that question for herself.

Knowing how to use quotation marks to write character dialog is an important skill for developing writers. Here's a fun way to get your child writing speech.

Writing a book about a favorite trip can be fun, rewarding and a great way to practice organizational, thinking, and communication skills.

Here's a fun activity that will help your child become familiar with both punctuation marks...by using pasta shapes!

Use marbles and paint to explore the wild world of shapes and color...and build writing strength, too.

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child deciphering directions for sandwich making, and learning about sequence along the way!

Measure the effectiveness of detergent containing a UV-absorbing compound in blocking UV-A radiation. Use black light and UV detecting beads.

Look for correlation between pH values of commercial soaps and detergents and manufacturer claims about eye irritation hazards.

Study the anatomy of the brain and the functions of the corpus callosum. Research split brain surgery and its impact on advances in neuroscience.