Your aspiring poet will be delighted to learn how to write limericks, which are funny poems that correspond to a simple rhyming structure.

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.

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

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

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.

Your child can transform an everyday sight into a persuasive writing exercise by starting with the "product" she knows best: her family!

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.

Help you child create an inspirational quote board out of foam that will motivate her to produce her best work and maintain a positive attitude.

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

Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Encourage your child to take in the tastes, smells, sights, sounds and textures of the year's spookiest holiday with a sensory poem!

Here's a writing activity that helps young learners explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!

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

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

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

Help your kid get a handle on punctuation by challenging her to create a story that's truly out of this world.

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

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

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!

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

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.

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

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.

What exactly went on in a typical dinosaur family? Travel back to the Mesozoic Era and bring out your kid's creative side with this sequencing activity.

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

Give your third grader's reading and writing skills a stretch: have her create a Care Manual for your pet the next time your family goes away.

Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.