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

Learn about the CUPS strategy, a useful tool for editing children's writing.

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.

Looking for a simple, yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentine's Day? Try a hand at haiku!

Beginning poets can be overwhelmed keeping track of rhyme and rhythm. Have your little writer try a skeltonic poem, which focuses on end rhyme.

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

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

Anyone can write Dad a card for Father's Day; but for the dad who loves sports, get the family to write him a special haiku on a basketball instead!

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

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.

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

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

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.

To help your child turn a critical eye to his own school performance, and motivate him to take responsibility, make a progress portfolio!

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

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

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.

Help your kids put together a travel journal for your family's next vacation to get them reading, writing, and thinking about what's happening on the trip.

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

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