Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

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

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

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.

Encourage your fourth grader to develop their critical thinking and critical writing skills with this Critics' Choice movie booklet for your family.

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

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.

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

To help keep summer memories alive, have your fifth grader utilize their writing skills to create a summer book keepsake!

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Help your child compose an alphabet poem about the season, and have them practice letters while awakening their creative writing skills, too!

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Writing a book about a favorite trip can be fun, rewarding and a great way to practice organizational, thinking, and communication skills.

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

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

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.

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

Kids practice their writing composition skills as they cut and paste nutsy headlines from old newspapers and write silly articles to go with them.

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

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Have a bookworm on your hands? They'll boost their spelling and problem solving skills with this Oulipo activity re-writing lyrics to beloved Christmas songs!

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.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills! 

Your middle schooler will receive a boost in his creative writing skills and reflect on the importance of Christmas as he rewrites the Charles Dickens classic.

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.

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

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.

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