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.

Give your third grader's reading and writing skills a stretch: have her create a Care Manual for your pet the next time your family goes away.

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

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

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

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

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

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.

Help your child keep track of his pledges to be more environmentally friendly with a calendar made entirely out of recycled and reused materials!