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

Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

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

Looking for a simple, yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentine's Day? Try a hand at haiku!

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

Your fourth grader will get their mind working with this simple "Chanukah" anagram game. They will hone their language and spelling skills with this one!

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!

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

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

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.

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

Help your fourth or fifth grader design and write their own innovative greeting card by formulating a poem in the shape of their favorite object of choice.

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

Grandparents are always wondering what to get kids for their birthdays. Try out this idea: a list of 10 little-known facts about Grandma or Grandpa.

Looking for a way to make vocab practice a little more engaging? This easy twist on the classic game is a great way to build your child's vocabulary.

Before your crafty kid moves on to sewing needles and thread, help her create a beautiful cross-stitch pattern with markers!

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

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

A pangram is a sentence that uses all the letters in the English alphabet. In this group game kids might just learn a thing or two about word choice in writing!

Get your little traveler ready for a âround-the-world adventure! Kids will get a geography lesson, writing practice and a great appreciation for traveling.

Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

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

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.

Help build vocabulary and foster your kid's creative side by having her write a poem all about dinosaurs!

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.

Looking for a unique arts and crafts activity that gives some writing practice? Help your child make her own back-to-school business cards!

Your spotlight-loving third or fourth grader will be delighted to play this improvisational game of freeze theater with family or friends.

Incorporate a lesson about metaphors into a writing and drawing project featuring one of the most classically recognizable of holiday icons: Rudolph!

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.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.