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.

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

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

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

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

To help keep summer memories alive, have your fifth grader utilize their writing skills to create a summer book keepsake!

Try adding a splash of color to editing and revising with rainbow editing.

Help your aspiring fashion designer give new life to a pair of drab shoes with this colorful craft.

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

Get your little traveler ready for a âround-the-world adventure! Kids will get a geography lesson, writing practice and a great appreciation for traveling.

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

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

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

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

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