Make Shape Poem Greeting Cards
Show your child how to spice up a typical greeting card by writing and designing her own! She will hand write a poem in the shape of an object of choice to create an innovative and creative greeting card that will impress the lucky recipient.
Be a Detail Artist!
Does your young writer need help taking her writing to the next level? This activity will beef up her descriptive writing skills and make it fun by adding some art work into the mix.
Write a Simile Poem ... Starring Your Pet!
Give your little poet a head start in simile writing with an activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.
Make Rudolph-Themed Metaphors
Looking for a fun way to teach your child about metaphors? Try writing a poem featuring one of the most classic of holiday icons: Rudolph.
Write a New Ending
Knowing how to use quotation marks to write character dialog is an important skill for developing writers. Here's a fun way to get your child writing speech.
Play the Chanukah Anagram Game!
Celebrate Chanukah by guiding your child through a simple anagram word game. This activity requires your child to get his mind working, as he attempts to create as many words as possible out of the letters of "Chanukah."
Create a Traditional Japanese "Sempuyo"
Hand making books is a traditional Japanese art that has been passed down for hundreds of years. Encourage your child to explore this unique custom by helping her create a "sempuyo," a Japanese book with accordion-style pages.
Design Abstract Word Art
Looking for a fun group activity for kids? Offering writing practice, grammar review, and plenty of hands-on creativity, wacky word art is the way to go.
Make a Fun Brochure!
Mastering persuasive writing is a skill that takes practice. Here's a fun way for your child to exercise his writing chops!
Make a Flash Back Book!
Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? She'll love getting the whole family in on the fun to create a "Flash Back Book!"
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