Got the pre-writing blues? Try this simple five-finger technique to help your second grader develop a sequenced plan for her early compositions.

This reading comprehension activity teaches children reading in reverse: how would you teach an alien to use a zipper?

People have identification cards, why not pets? Make an ID card for your family pet, a fun activity that also gives your child some writing practice.

Start the school year off on the right foot by treating your child's new teacher to a special heart-felt surprise!

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

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.

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

Here's a fun writing activity that will turn a Saturday trip to the local zoo into an all-out creativity bonanza.