Cracking the Essay Question
How can you get your child started if they're totally stumped? All it takes is a solid plan, man. Here's how to get started.
Write a Seasonal Alphabet Poem
Help your child compose an alphabet poem about the season, and have her practice letters while awakening her creative writing skills, too!
Become an Amateur Author
Nothing is better than a book for opening up uncharted territory for your little one to discover! Encourage your child to create a fresh new world of her own by making and writing her very own book.
Write a Letter to Santa Claus
Help your child maintain the treasured past time of letter writing by teaching her how to compose a personal letter with all the correct components--to Santa!
Ponder Big and Little Pumpkins
Ask your little one to explore the differences between two different pumpkins: large and small. Her understanding of measurement and observation skills are sure to get a boost!
Write an Art-Inspired Poem
Create a poem that emerges from the collaboration of parent and teen in the activity of observing, discussing, reading, and writing!
Create a Story Summary Folder
Put a spin on the classic book report by helping your child create a story summary folder. This is the perfect activity to do over the summer to keep her mind sharp and to help her develop the critical thinking skills that she'll use in the many years to come!
Play with Characters...and Writing!
Who are the people young readers meet in their books? How do authors help us know what these characters are like? This reading and writing activity will help your first grader build important comprehension skills that she'll need in second and third grade, too.
Write Parts of Speech Acrostic Poetry!
If helping your child learn parts of speech makes you want to take a nap, try this parts of speech exercise. It's a sure way to keep those creative juices flowing, for both you and your child.
Make Compound Word Art
Compound words are two words that make up a new word. If your child enjoys drawing, here is a fun way to learn about compound words while creating a folding picture.
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