2nd - 4th Grade English Language Arts Activities : Page 2

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Show your fourth grader how to make a delicate, dried flower bookmark with flowers native to their neighborhood.

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.

Make English grammar fun with this engaging card game! Play a few rounds after a lesson on tenses to help students review what they have learned.

Want to build your child's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!

Here's a fun way for your child to exercise his writing chops...and prove a point! A great way to practice persuasive writing.

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

This homemade educational travel game will keep your young child entertained and learning reading, writing, shapes and colors. All you need is a tissue box!

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

To reach goals and gain accomplishments, you have to have a plan for success. This activity will help your child to create goals for the upcoming school year.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

A strong vocabulary helps your little one with all school subjects. With this scrambled words game, they won't mind brushing up on vocab and learning new words.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

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

This hands-on family activity gives your child practice creating compound sentences, while teaching him skills that will help him become a better writer!

Use muffin tins to create a simple, affordable and fun game to help your child practice their vocabulary!

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

Help your fourth grader make a homemade recipe book that's eye-catching, simple to construct and perfect for holding all of her favorite recipes!

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

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

Challenge your child to a word count war, and practice good note-taking skills at the same time!

See how to write a love song simply in this kid-focused tutorial. Learn how to write a love song for Valentine's Day and beyond.

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

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

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

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.