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.

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.

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

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

Knowing how to use quotation marks to write character dialog is an important skill for developing writers. Here's a fun way to get your child writing speech.

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.

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

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

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

Help second graders grasp their understanding of tall tales and practice writing with this activity by writing about their own family!

This fun writing activity takes a regular task - writing a story - and transforms it into a collaborative writing experience for hilarious results!

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

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.

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

Give your third grader a head start in language arts by teaching her an alliteration lesson with this Santa Claus-themed writing project.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

These spring spring rolls are a tasty treat for lunch, dinner, or just a snack.

Cheer on your home team with a savory snack shaped just like a real football!

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

Host a dog wash to raise money for yourself, for charity, or just for fun!

Coil your daughter's two favorite colors into a wearable pendant with just a few scraps of felt!

This game will help your child write with more attention to detail.

Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.