Give your third grader's reading and writing skills a stretch: have her create a Care Manual for your pet the next time your family goes away.

Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.

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.

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

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

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

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

Need help teaching your child to sequence and organize information? Creating this graphic organizer will help your child see what happened before and after.

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."