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.

Transform your home into a theater with this fun Fall Family Theater Night activity! Invite the family to gather together to practice reading a fun fall-themed story in the format of a play.

If your third grader is having difficulty sequencing events in a story, try creating this book square.

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

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

This third grade writing activity brings home the lesson: it's not only what you write that's important, but how you write it, too.

Labor Day is the perfect time to celebrate our postal workers. Have your kid write a thank you note to your local post office to show his appreciation.

Inspire your learner to love poems like Sonia Sotomayor by reading some poetry aloud!

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.

Send your child on a table of contents treasure hunt to help build basic research skills! Navigating a book is a skill that is sure to come in handy later on.

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

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

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.

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

Kids can turn a favorite fairy tale into a rebus puzzle by replacing the nouns in the story with pictures that they draw themselves.

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.