To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

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

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.

Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!

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

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