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

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child deciphering directions for sandwich making, and learning about sequence along the way!

Learn about the CUPS strategy, a useful tool for editing children's writing.

Help your aspiring fashion designer give new life to a pair of drab shoes with this colorful craft.

Get your little traveler ready for a âround-the-world adventure! Kids will get a geography lesson, writing practice and a great appreciation for traveling.

Take advantage of the upcoming Irish holiday, Saint Patrick's Day, to encourage your third grader to flex his poetry muscles and come up with a haiku.

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