This hands-on activity will introduce your third grader to the concepts of positive and negative space as she makes a shamrock!

In this activity, your child will design their own Best Self Journal to reflect on ways they have been their best each day.

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

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

Construction paper, scissors, markers and glue are all your child needs to make these gruesomely whimsical monster bookmarks.

What better way to raise awareness about the environment than with an eco-friendly Earth-themed party? Get your party started with this step-by-step guide.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Is your precocious third grader a Shakespeare in the making? Challenge her growing vocabulary with a group game that rewards her wordy ways

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

Help your child be a word detective as he builds excellent reading and comprehension skills on his search for clues to decipher meanings of unfamiliar words.

Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.

Help your child get more comfortable with rhyme schemes with The Bear in Despair by Amanda Bray Cody.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

This activity creatively guides students in reflecting on and understanding what's happening inside of themselves at any given point.

Your child can pretend she is a pro by creating a crackle painting that looks and feels like a classic work of art!

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

If helping your child learn parts of speech makes you want to take a nap, try this exercise. It's a sure way to keep those creative juices flowing.

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.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

Put some spring back in the season and teach your child a little about plants with this fun paper flower art project!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Enlist the whole family and helpful friends in this heartwarming activity for Dad. Boost kids' writing skills in the process, too!

Got the pre-writing blues? Try this simple five-finger technique to help your second grader develop a sequenced plan for her early compositions.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Try this washi tape craft for Fatherâs Day, and combine cutting-edge crafting with technology for a colorful, useful gift for Dad.

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