Entice young writers to dabble in both formal, research-based writing as well as creative writing. These open-ended exercises help kids write dialogue and exposition while crafting essays or stories.

Have a monstrous amount of fun with this series of ghoulish writing activities. Get acquainted with famous monsters like Frankenstein, and write a few frightful stories of your own.

Everything a kid needs to read and write a biography. Learn about some inspirational Americans, try your hand at writing someone else's story, and consider what makes heroes so compelling.