A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

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

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

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

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

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

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

I see fun in your future! Your child will love making homemade Popsicles and creating jokes or fortunes to write on the Popsicle sticks.

Take advantage of the upcoming Irish holiday, Saint Patrick's Day, to encourage your third grader to flex his poetry muscles and come up with a haiku.

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

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.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

Turn a real-life hero into a folklore hero. Your child can write a tall tale that makes a Davy Crockett or John Henry out of someone they personally know.

With these days of the week flip flaps, your child has the chance to explore days of the week, track special and routine activities, and practice writing time.

Start the school year off on the right foot by treating your child's new teacher to a special heart-felt surprise!

Get your little traveler ready for a âround-the-world adventure! Kids will get a geography lesson, writing practice and a great appreciation for traveling.

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

Need help teaching your child to sequence and organize information? Creating this graphic organizer will help your child see what happened before and after.

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

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.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.