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

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

Challenge your first grader to wordsmith her way to victory with this puzzle! Who can find the most words in the letters of "Saint Patrick's Day"?

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

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.

Challenge your first or second grade reader to make 100 words in this reading and spelling activity for the 100th Day of School.

Celebrate Labor Day with this fun activity. Show your child how to make a "career book" and explore the many jobs that people have, while practicing writing.

Better than any store bought Father's Day card, this touching keepsake lets your child give Dad a peek into their relationship from her point of view.

Foster a love of words in your little cupid this Valentine's Day by creating a memory game that doubles as an early reading activity.

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.

Here's a rainy day phonics craft project for you and your first grader. Reel in those double "ee" words on this do-it-yourself eel!

For Read Across America Day, challenge your first grader to come up with a story using magnetic words inspired by "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.

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

With a newspaper, highlighter, and some fun extra prizes, you can help your first grader start lifetime reading habits with print all around us.

Compound words get easier if kids can spot two smaller words that they already know inside. Add some fun to the process with this card game!

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

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:

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

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

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:

Here is a fun at-home physical activity that encourages movement while also working on literacy or math skills!

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.

Here's an activity that puts a new twist on a classic game. Help your first-grader create their own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga.

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!