Show your child how to write a diamante poem, which makes use of a simple structure and results in a diamond-shaped poem.

Build second and third grade writing skills by using pictures to help kids "see" how to use details in their stories.

Help your fourth or fifth grader design and write their own innovative greeting card by formulating a poem in the shape of their favorite object of choice.

Want to build your child's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!

What exactly went on in a typical dinosaur family? Travel back to the Mesozoic Era and bring out your kid's creative side with this sequencing activity.

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

Looking for a simple, yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentine's Day? Try a hand at haiku!

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!

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.

Use a beloved toy as a jumping-off point for a fantastic storytelling exercise in this activity that will get the littlest ones thinking about creative writing.

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

This fun writing activity takes a regular task - writing a story - and transforms it into a collaborative writing experience for hilarious results!

This activity will help generate ideas for your child to write about...without the moans and groans!

Encourage your child to take in the tastes, smells, sights, sounds and textures of the year's spookiest holiday with a sensory poem!

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.

Children tap into their own imaginative storytelling skills by creating and writing a richly embellished folk tale about their favorite member of the animal kingdom.

Writing a book about a favorite trip can be fun, rewarding and a great way to practice organizational, thinking, and communication skills.

Encourage your fourth grader to develop their critical thinking and critical writing skills with this Critics' Choice movie booklet for your family.

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

With this activity, your third grader will get experience with informational writing, and your Thanksgiving guests will leave with a keepsake to cherish!

Give your third grader's reading and writing skills a stretch: have her create a Care Manual for your pet the next time your family goes away.

Let your future scribe's imagination run wild! Children have a hard time understanding fact versus fiction, and writing a tall tale can help.

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

Kids practice their writing composition skills as they cut and paste nutsy headlines from old newspapers and write silly articles to go with them.

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.