For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners.

Try turning the evening ritual of asking about your kid's school day into a challenging game that consists of twenty questions.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

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.

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

Greek mythology offers up some of the most epic tales ever. This Greek mythology tree activity introduces students to some of the main characters in Greek mythology.

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

Here's an activity to help your child manage their nonfiction reading by focusing on the most important elements of what she's read.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Merge the excitement of basketball tournaments with students’ excitement about books! This activity gives kids a chance to read and form opinions about the books.

In this activity, your child will use two powerful questions to investigate a thought and the truth behind it. They will write and perform a skit using mindfulness and these important questions.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's an at-home activity for before your middle-schooler begins those end-of-the-chapter review questions.

Does your child know how to read a map? Teach this important skill with an activity that makes map reading and map creating practical and fun!

An ancient form of writing gets new life in an activity designed to help your child read understand what life was like for early Native Americans.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

Tea time is a chance for a lesson in etiquette while she plays. Quality time to read a book and talk about good manners.

Here's an easy project: create a homework helper bookmark so your fourth grader can write down assignments and mark the pages he needs to read.

Your child will reflect on the term "beauty" and the things they are grateful for. They will read the book All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon and reflect on how focusing on the small and big things of beauty around them can benefit themselves and others.

How can we make healthy choices and be thoughtful in our actions? In this social emotional learning activity, your child will reflect on making tough choices and the questions to ask in order to help make healthy choices.

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

Here's a great activity that will bring out the performer in your child!

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!

Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.

In this activity, your child will hear a story and practice mindful breathing. They will paint a picture that reminds them to bring mindfulness and kindness to their puppy mind.

Strengthen your fourth grader's reading skills with this analytic "reader's theater" activity.