Looking for Father's Day inspiration? Make him a "card" he can wear...and build up your kindergartener's reading skills while you're at it.

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

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

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Help your child gain reading comprehension skills, as well as listening and memory skills with this fun activity that uses his favorite book!

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Take a beach ball, a marker, and a first grader. What do you get? An outdoor activity that works on reading comprehension, in the midst of a game of catch!

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Grandparents are always wondering what to get kids for their birthdays. Try out this idea: a list of 10 little-known facts about Grandma or Grandpa.

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

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Go on a storytelling adventure using your kindergartenerâs five favorite picture books.

With a newspaper, highlighter, and some fun extra prizes, you can help your first grader start lifetime reading habits with print all around us.

Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your learner to weave fantastic fairy tales and improve their reading and writing skills at the same time!

Make a tooth care poster with your kindergartener to help her understand how important it is to take care of those growing pearly whites!

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.

Here's an wholesome arts and crafts activity for your kid: create awesome handmade apple note cards with just some paint and blank paper!

Here's a sweet gift you and your child can make together, sure to please the most finicky valentine.

Help your child make an imaginative scene come to life by making a diorama. Your child will be practicing three dimensional thinking and language arts skills.

Here's an activity to help your first grader read and write, while staying in touch with a faraway friend or relative. Here's how:

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!

Create this quick and easy craft with your child, and then let their imagination float free as they write about it!