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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.

This project combines arts and crafts with writing, as your child writes a story and publishes it into a book made out of a paper bag!

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.

Celebrate the fiery colors of fall with a charming tree and a pile of wordy leaves.

Save some money on the decorations with this simple birthday banner that your child can make himself!

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

Childhood summers are magical, full of splashy fun and relaxing afternoons. Preserving those memories should be special as well.

For Read Across America Day, challenge your first grader to come up with a story using magnetic words inspired by "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

Your child will love making this adorable clover clock that will help him learn how to tell time.

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.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

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

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.

Help your first grader build sight word knowledge by creating a reading pointer and taking the family on a house-wide reading tour!

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

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

Encourage your writer to uncover their imagination and storytelling skills by authoring their very own book.

Here's a writing activity that helps young learners explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

Help your first grade reader become an expert in "sh," "ch," and "th" words with this fun, homemade game.

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

Foster a love of words in your little cupid this Valentine's Day by creating a memory game that doubles as an early reading activity.

Delight your first grader by combining a reading activity with a fun "tea party" as she unscrambles cut-up words in a tea bag to form sentences and stories.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Help your preschooler learn the Four Questions prior to the big night with a homemade book, complete with words and illustrations!

Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.

Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!