To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Start by writing an acrostic poem, but then get ready for a writing challenge that makes an acrostic trickier to write.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

For Read Across America Day, challenge your first grader to come up with a story using magnetic words inspired by "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.

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.

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

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

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.

Give your first grader reading and writing practice with this fun, practical postcard that will also help with spelling strategies.

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

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!

Here's a fun activity that takes "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to a new level--and builds strong kindergarten reading and writing skills

Make a wanted poster of a villain from a favorite book or fairy tale in this fun reading comprehension activity!

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

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