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.

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

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.

Childhood summers are magical, full of splashy fun and relaxing afternoons. Preserving those memories should be special as well.

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

The alphabet is a big learning milestone for most kids. Help your child learn alphabetical order by making a food list in this fun Thanksgiving activity.

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

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

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

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

Who are the people young readers meet in their books? This reading activity will help your first grader build important comprehension skills.

Help your child make an imaginative scene come to life by making a diorama. Your child will be practicing three dimensional thinking and language arts skills.

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

Help your preschooler learn the Four Questions prior to the big night with a homemade book, complete with words and illustrations!

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.