Here's an activity to help your first grader read and write, while staying in touch with a faraway friend or relative. Here's how:

Help your fourth grader make a homemade recipe book that's eye-catching, simple to construct and perfect for holding all of her favorite recipes!

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 child a chance to review his knowledge of safety and show off his writing skills at the same time by writing a safety manual to share at home.

Grandparents are always wondering what to get kids for their birthdays. Try out this idea: a list of 10 little-known facts about Grandma or Grandpa.

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!

Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? Try this Flash Back Book!

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Make these simple homemade New Year's gifts with your child this holiday season to give to friends and family, each with a special message inside.

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

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.

Guide your first grader through a map drawing project inspired by her favorite fairy tale. Its masked as a fun art activity, but it also packs learning punch!

Here's an activity to help your child manage their nonfiction reading by focusing on the most important elements of what she's read.

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Work on reading fluency with your child. This fun game will even engage her concentration skills without her knowing.

Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's an at-home activity for before your middle-schooler begins those end-of-the-chapter review questions.

Here's an wholesome arts and crafts activity for your kid: create awesome handmade apple note cards with just some paint and blank paper!

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

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 imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

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

Make a wanted poster of a villain from a favorite book or fairy tale in this fun reading comprehension activity!

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Plan a family dinner based on the "Little House" books, and encourage reading in the household!

Here's an activity to teach your fourth grader how to reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.