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 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!"
Make a Family Encyclopedia!
Help your fourth grader affirm her place in the family, and in the march of recent history, with this family album project.
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."
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.
Guess What? A Writing Game
This game will help your fourth grader write with more attention to detail.
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.
Make an Illustrated Vocabulary Book!
Memorizing new vocabulary can be tough, but getting creative with the process can be a big help. Here's a great activity to get your child using imagination and artistic skills to create a handmade vocabulary book, complete with illustrations!
Create a Family Movie Guide
Two thumbs up or none at all? If your fourth grader is like most movie-going kids, you don't need to wait for the Academy Awards to hear the Critics' Choices. Here's a way to help improve her writing skills while encouraging her love of films.
Write a Valentine's Haiku
Looking for a simple yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentine's Day? Have her try her hand at a Japanese-style haiku.
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