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

Build second and third grade writing skills by using pictures to help kids "see" how to use details in their stories.

This reading comprehension activity teaches children reading in reverse: how would you teach an alien to use a zipper?

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Show your child how to write a diamante poem, which makes use of a simple structure and results in a diamond-shaped poem.

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Here's a fun activity that will help your child become familiar with both punctuation marks...by using pasta shapes!

Parents can help their children at home by using a dialogue journal to model good writing.

Try adding a splash of color to editing and revising with rainbow editing.

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.

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.

Your child can transform an everyday sight into a persuasive writing exercise by starting with the "product" she knows best: her family!

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

Need help teaching your child to sequence and organize information? Creating this graphic organizer will help your child see what happened before and after.

This project will help keep your child's thoughts in order as he creates stories from the beginning all the way through to the end.

Your child can enjoy the summer sun as she creates her own one-of-a-kind mural!

In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

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.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Help your child compose an alphabet poem about the season, and have them practice letters while awakening their creative writing skills, too!

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

This fun writing activity takes a regular task - writing a story - and transforms it into a collaborative writing experience for hilarious results!

What exactly went on in a typical dinosaur family? Travel back to the Mesozoic Era and bring out your kid's creative side with this sequencing activity.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

Combine rhymes, riddles and poetry with a terse verse! What do you call floral electricity? Flower Power!

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

This writing activity to get your third grader to combine the fun of poetry with the excitement of celebrating a birthday.