Preschool - 5th Grade Writing Activities

Greek mythology offers up some of the most epic tales ever. This Greek mythology tree activity introduces him to some of the main characters in Greek mythology.

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!

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

Looking for a simple, yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentine's Day? Try a hand at haiku!

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

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.

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

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.

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

Encourage your child to take in the tastes, smells, sights, sounds and textures of the year's spookiest holiday with a sensory poem!

Cultivating resilience is one of the most important ways we can overcome challenges and reach our goals. In this activity, children will explore the concept of resilience and then create a video to explain and teach resilience to others.

Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.

Spark your kids' interest in writing by helping them write a mini-book about their favorite subject: themselves!

See how to write a love song simply in this kid-focused tutorial. Learn how to write a love song for Valentine's Day and beyond.

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.

As your fifth grader brainstorms and creates a plan for peace, your child will give his creativity and fine motor skills a boost!

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

Your child can transform an everyday sight into a persuasive writing exercise by starting with the "product" she knows best: her family!

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

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

Encourage your child to explore her favorite fairy tale, and learn about characters, plot, setting and story sequence as she draws her own pictures.

In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.

If helping your child learn parts of speech makes you want to take a nap, try this exercise. It's a sure way to keep those creative juices flowing.

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

Help your child keep track of his pledges to be more environmentally friendly with a calendar made entirely out of recycled and reused materials!

Create your very own "stained glass" flower, the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day!

Introduce your child to preliminary science concepts by challenging them to do this fun and simple cloud observation activity.