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

Encourage your child to explore her favorite fairy tale, and learn about characters, plot, setting and story sequence as she draws her own pictures.

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

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

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

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

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

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.