Build a Straw Flower Bouquet!
Nothing says "I love you" quite like flowers! Unfortunately, even the loveliest bouquet soon becomes wilted and brown. Teach your child how to make a bouquet that will last forever using plastic straws.
Write a City Poem
Help your child harness her feelings about a favorite city, by using her city knowledge to produce a poetic composition.
Paint Like Jackson Pollock!
Modern artists offer wonderful inspiration for young artists exploring the wild and exciting world of shapes and color. As a bonus, painting helps build the fine motor skills that every kindergartner needs. Here's a great way to get started.
Make a "When I Grow Up" Poster
Everyone's favorite question for your third grader is probably, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" This activity will get her thinking about the future, doing research, and will let her practice her artistic and writing skills by making a poster about her future!
Fact or Inference? Learn the Difference
Here's an enjoyable at-home activity that gives your child step-by-step practice identifying the important parts of an article and organizing his ideas.
Write a List Poem
If you can write a list, you can write a poem! Help your child practice her writing while channeling her inner poet in this activity that has her composing an entire poem from a simple list.
Make a Green Eggs and Ham-Inspired Placemat
Before your kindergartner devours her own version of green eggs and ham, she's going to need a one-of-a-kind placemat to match! Here's how to get started.
Put Together a Procedure!
If following directions is hard for your child, why not turn the tables and teach her how to effectively give instructions? With this fun activity you'll also be teaching your child how to write good scientific procedures that can be reproducible.
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 Book Jacket!
Want to play publisher for a day? Become the copy editor and illustrator for this creative and fun project.
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