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Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

In this fun fall-themed activity, your child will design and decorate a pumpkin based on a picture book. After completing their pumpkin, they’ll write a short story about a new adventure related to their picture book.

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? Try this Flash Back Book!

Here's an activity to teach your fourth grader how to reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.

Here's a sweet gift you and your child can make together, sure to please the most finicky valentine.

Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Looking for Father's Day inspiration? Make him a "card" he can wear...and build up your kindergartener's reading skills while you're at it.

Wax paper hearts are a unique and glittery gift for a special friend on Valentine's Day. Make wax paper hearts with your child this February.

Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

Grandparents are always wondering what to get kids for their birthdays. Try out this idea: a list of 10 little-known facts about Grandma or Grandpa.

Write a letter to Santa and bring back the lost art of letter writing. Learn how to write a carefully crafted wishlist using proper letter form.

Make these simple homemade New Year's gifts with your child this holiday season to give to friends and family, each with a special message inside.

Holiday thank you cards show friends and family that you appreciate them. Make a batch of holiday thank you cards with your child this winter.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.