Help your child learn the parts of speech! Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus to someone who has never heard of him.

Parents can help their children at home by using a dialogue journal to model good writing.

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

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.

Children tap into their own imaginative storytelling skills by creating and writing a richly embellished folk tale about their favorite member of the animal kingdom.

This reading comprehension activity teaches children reading in reverse: how would you teach an alien to use a zipper?

Help your third grader practice his writing skills and learn to operate household appliances like the washing machine or DVR with this Family How-to guide!

Spark your kids' interest in writing by helping them write a mini-book about their favorite subject: themselves!

This fun writing activity takes a regular task - writing a story - and transforms it into a collaborative writing experience for hilarious results!

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

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 Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

With this activity, your third grader will get experience with informational writing, and your Thanksgiving guests will leave with a keepsake to cherish!

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

Show your child how to write a diamante poem, which makes use of a simple structure and results in a diamond-shaped poem.

Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

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.

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

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

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

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

To reach goals and gain accomplishments, you have to have a plan for success. This activity will help your child to create goals for the upcoming school year.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

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 writing activity that helps young learners explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!

Use a beloved toy as a jumping-off point for a fantastic storytelling exercise in this activity that will get the littlest ones thinking about creative writing.

Practice reading and writing by helping your first grader create a family recipe book!

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

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.