Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

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!

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

There's nothing like some Valentine's Day charms to give you a dose of luck on this romantic day!

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

Not every poem needs to be about leaves and love. If your fifth grader is more attached to his phone or computer, introduce him to the apostrophe poem.

Write a poem with a twist! Your child can write a poem that also has a secret sentence hidden within the words of the poem.

If you can make a list, you can write a poem! Get your child to practice their writing and expression with a list poem.

Your aspiring poet will be delighted to learn how to write limericks, which are funny poems that correspond to a simple rhyming structure.

Enlist your fifth grader's help in making homemade mistletoe. Every time someone passes under it, he will express appreciation to another family member!

Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Make a creative Father's Day art card to celebrate your family's beloved guy!

Kids write about their favorite parts of school in 100 words to celebrate 100 days of school in this 5th grade writing activity.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

Explore the math concept of probability with your fifth grader on "lucky" St. Patrick's day this year!

Turn all those broken bits of plates, random buttons, or other odds and ends into a lovely flower pot for Mom on Mother's Day.

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.

In this activity, your child will design their own Best Self Journal to reflect on ways they have been their best each day.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

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

Let your fifth grader craft a gleaming green shamrock pin for himself or a friend this St. Patrick's Day!

Be an inspector detective for a day in this fun mystery game that puts your child's powers of observation to the test. Perfect for a party or group gathering.

Use Martin Luther King, Jr's historical "I Have a Dream Speech" to inspire your child to write down her own dreams.

At your next Valentine's Day celebration, your fifth grader can show family and friends she loves them with some fresh, fruity drinks--made from scratch!