Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's an at-home activity for before your middle-schooler begins those end-of-the-chapter review questions.

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.

Turn a real-life hero into a folklore hero. Your child can write a tall tale that makes a Davy Crockett or John Henry out of someone they personally know.

Make a wanted poster of a villain from a favorite book or fairy tale in this fun reading comprehension activity!