In this activity, your child will write stories about two different people. The stories will include similarities and differences in the ways each person lives in their communities.

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

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

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

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

This project will help keep your child's thoughts in order as he creates stories from the beginning all the way through to the end.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Hearing true stories of compassionate people can be uplifting and inspiring! In this home activity, your child will hear a true story of compassion and then set goals to bring compassion to their home and/or community.

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.

Bake a delicious cherry pie in remembrance of one of country's most famous presidents -- George Washington!

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

Bend, twist, squish and press a paper bag into a tree! Once it's finished, your child's Halloween tree will look like it came right out of a scary fairy tale.

Your third grader will love both recreating and dressing up as his favorite reptile with this frightening crocodile jaw costume!

Most parents probably wouldn't mind subtracting 8-9 years off their age. Here's a fun third grade subtraction activity that may do just that.

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.

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.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

Banish your third grader's rainy day boredom by guiding his play group through a collaborative art project that leads up to the unveiling of a crazy creature!

Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.

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

Transform your home into a theater with this fun Fall Family Theater Night activity! Invite the family to gather together to practice reading a fun fall-themed story in the format of a play.

Work on reading fluency with your child. This fun game will even engage her concentration skills without her knowing.

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.

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.

In this activity, your child will learn about the different parts of the brain and how mindfulness can build connections of calm.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

This game will help build your child's word bank as she competes with family members for the "Word of the Day" champion title.