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.

Parents can help their children at home by using a dialogue journal to model good writing.

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.

Try adding a splash of color to editing and revising with rainbow editing.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

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.

Show your second grader how to celebrate nature by turning some collected pencil shavings into miniature 3-D designs.

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.

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

St. Patrick's Day may be all about the 'luck" of the Irish, but this project encourages your child to share her personal experience with luck.

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

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!

Your child can enjoy the summer sun as she creates her own one-of-a-kind mural!

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

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

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.

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.