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!

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!

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.

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! 

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.

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

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

With this activity, your third grader will get experience with informational writing, and your Thanksgiving guests will leave with a keepsake to cherish!

Mad Libs are fun, but they're even better when your fourth grader gets to make the story!

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.

Show your fourth grader how to make a delicate, dried flower bookmark with flowers native to their neighborhood.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

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

Let your child step into the main character's shoes as they keep track of the setting, events, and names of characters in the story by keeping a journal.