For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners.

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

Help your third grader practice his writing skills and learn to operate household appliances like the washing machine or DVR with this Family How-to guide!

Use real elastic to help your kindergartener learn to "stretch" and blend letters to read words.

Try this concrete, hands-on organization system and you can count on more efficient, less stressful evenings this school year.

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

Practice reading and vocabulary by making sight words into a puzzle!

This year, have your child can help you with your Passover food list. It's great handwriting practice, and she'll learn a lot in the process.

Put numbers and letters together -- key kindergarten math and reading skills -- while creating a marvelous game piece for outdoor play!

Here's a fun way for your child to exercise his writing chops...and prove a point! A great way to practice persuasive writing.

Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting.

Is your child learning to write the alphabet correctly? In this "kinesthetic" activity, use movement and art to help your child with letter-writing.

Here's a fun activity to reinforce simple short and long vowel words for your first grader.

New readers need to develop a "bank" of words they can read by sight. Hate flashcards? Consider this fresh way to practice sight words to perfection...Bingo!

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."