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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.

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.

Help your third grader practice his writing skills and learn to operate household appliances like the washing machine or DVR with this Family How-to guide!

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.

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

Mad Libs are fun but they're even better when your fourth grader gets to make the story himself!

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.

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

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

Help your child make his very own stationery, then take the opportunity to teach him how to write a letter!

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

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

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

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

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.

Knowing how to use quotation marks to write character dialog is an important skill for developing writers. Here's a fun way to get your child writing speech.

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

Show your second grader how to celebrate nature by turning some collected pencil shavings into miniature 3-D designs.

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.

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

Paying attention to headers and subheaders is a great way to orient your child to the text they're tackling. Here's how:

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

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

Here's an activity to teach your fourth grader how to reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.

Making a calendar is a great way for third graders to identify those words that are always capitalized. Here's how to get started.

Write a letter to Santa and bring back the lost art of letter writing. Learn how to write a carefully crafted wishlist using proper letter form.

Strengthen your fourth grader's reading skills with this analytic "reader's theater" activity.

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

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

Refresh your third grader's understanding of idioms with this hands-on art activity that encourages him to manipulate clay to represent his favorite idiom.