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.

Encourage your child to explore her favorite fairy tale, and learn about characters, plot, setting and story sequence as she draws her own pictures.

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

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.

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

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

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

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

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

Help your child to create a familiar favorite from a book or series he adores out of papier-mache. Exercise your child's imagination and language arts skills.