2nd - 5th Grade English Language Arts Activities

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

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

Create a prefix-suffix flip-book and help improve decoding skills and vocabulary.

Learn about the CUPS strategy, a useful tool for editing children's writing.

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

It doesnât take long for flashcard drills about prefixes and suffixes to get old. Turn the learning process into a treasure hunt with this fun activity!

Here's a fun activity that will give your child a way to develop his sentences, making them more detailed and interesting.

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

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.

Does your fifth grader need a study buddy for geometry? Forget about a tutor. Help him make his own geometry dictionary!

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

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

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

Play loteria, a Mexican board game! Help your child make this fun and festive game to help her build her vocabulary and have a blast while she's at it.

Make a wanted poster of a villain from a favorite book or fairy tale in this fun reading comprehension activity!

What happens after the prince and the princess get married? This writing activity allows your child to answer that question for herself.

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.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Not every poem needs to be about leaves and love. If your fifth grader is more attached to his phone or computer, introduce him to the apostrophe poem.

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

Greek mythology offers up some of the most epic tales ever. This Greek mythology tree activity introduces him to some of the main characters in Greek mythology.

Create your very own "stained glass" flower, the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day!

Communicating using the written word doesn't have to be tough! It can be as simple and fun as composing a comic strip.

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.

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.

Have your kid try his hand at mood charades. It's a great way to promote social development and hone reading comprehension skills, not to mention tons of fun!

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.