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Knowing how to use quotation marks to write character dialog is an important skill for developing writers. Here's a fun way to get your child writing speech.

Challenge your child to create a lipogram, or a piece of writing that omits one specific letter. This activity strengthens writing and language skills.

Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!

In this cooler-than-average writing activity, your child uses paint chips and words to write a story!

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

Help your kid keep track of all the developments that led to the American Revolution, by portraying the steps visually and literally!

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

This game will help your child write with more attention to detail.

Here's a review of some common (and commonly confused) grammar terms, as well as a quick activity to apply them to reading and writing.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

Have a bookworm on your hands? They'll boost their spelling and problem solving skills with this Oulipo activity re-writing lyrics to beloved Christmas songs!

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

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

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!