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

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

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.

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

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

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

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

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

Take advantage of the upcoming Irish holiday, Saint Patrick's Day, to encourage your third grader to flex his poetry muscles and come up with a haiku.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

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

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.

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.

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

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills! 

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

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

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.

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

Show your little poet how to create a beautiful acrostic poem for someone special this Valentine's Day.

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

With this activity, your third grader will get experience with informational writing, and your Thanksgiving guests will leave with a keepsake to cherish!

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.

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

Help your child learn the parts of speech! Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus to someone who has never heard of him.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.