3rd and 4th Grade Writing Types Activities : Page 2

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.

This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.

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

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

There's only one word that rhymes with orange. This is bad news for poets who want to write about oranges. But what if they use word play instead?

Practice rhythm and rhyme with these step-by-step instructions for a pantoum poem!

I see fun in your future! Your child will love making homemade Popsicles and creating jokes or fortunes to write on the Popsicle sticks.

Here's a fun writing activity that will turn a Saturday trip to the local zoo into an all-out creativity bonanza.

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

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.

Encourage your child to take in the tastes, smells, sights, sounds and textures of the year's spookiest holiday with a sensory poem!

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

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

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.

This reading comprehension activity teaches children reading in reverse: how would you teach an alien to use a zipper?

People have identification cards, why not pets? Make an ID card for your family pet, a fun activity that also gives your child some writing practice.

Help your kid get a handle on punctuation by challenging her to create a story that's truly out of this world.

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!

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

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.

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!

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

Turn a real-life hero into a folklore hero. Your child can write a tall tale that makes a Davy Crockett or John Henry out of someone they personally know.

This holiday season, help your third grader celebrate gifts--so often both cost-free and priceless--that the family has shared this year.

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!

In this fun fall-themed activity, your child will design and decorate a pumpkin based on a picture book. After completing their pumpkin, they’ll write a short story about a new adventure related to their picture book.

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

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.

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!