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

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

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.

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.

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

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

Take advantage of the upcoming Irish holiday, Saint Patrick's Day, to encourage your third grader to flex his poetry muscles and come up with a haiku.

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

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

Challenge your first grader to wordsmith her way to victory with this puzzle! Who can find the most words in the letters of "Saint Patrick's 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

Get your child thinking about time with this art project, where you'll create a fun book on his daily routine.

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.

Making personalized postcards out of meaningful photographs is a fun, rainy day project.

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.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

Wax paper hearts are a unique and glittery gift for a special friend on Valentine's Day. Make wax paper hearts with your child this February.

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

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.

Better than any store bought Father's Day card, this touching keepsake lets your child give Dad a peek into their relationship from her point of view.

Show your little poet how to create a beautiful acrostic poem for someone special this Valentine's Day.

Celebrate Irish history and culture this St. Patrick's Day by making a miniature version of the Blarney Stone!

Challenge your first or second grade reader to make 100 words in this reading and spelling activity for the 100th Day of School.

Celebrate Labor Day with this fun activity. Show your child how to make a "career book" and explore the many jobs that people have, while practicing writing.

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

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.

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

Foster a love of words in your little cupid this Valentine's Day by creating a memory game that doubles as an early reading activity.