Write Baloney Bios
Boost writing composition skills with this simple activity where kids make up biographies of people they find in old magazines.
Essay Editing 101
CUPS, which stands for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling, is a useful tool when helping your student edit a writing piece. Plus, it is an activity you can do together!
Make Mix-and-Match Poetry Dice
Confused about clauses? Turn a lesson about independent and dependent clauses into fun poetry dice. He'll mix and match both types of clauses, making some silly sentences.
Make a Photo Autobiography
This project is a double whammy: Not only will you and your kid create a beautiful keepsake, you'll also have a chance to spend some quality time together, reliving old memories.
Write Pen Pal Postcards
First graders need to read, read, read and write, write, write! Here is a way to cover both, and keep in touch with a faraway friend or relative while you're at it.
"Yellow Pages" for a New Neighbor
Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor...who may just turn out to become a very good friend as well.
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.
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!
Character Traits for Kids
Who are the people young readers meet in their books? This reading activity will help your first grader build important comprehension skills.
Pumpkin Math
Boost your preschooler's attention to detail by getting her to explore the differences between two different pumpkins: large and small.
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