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Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.

Let your child step into the main character's shoes as they keep track of the setting, events, and names of characters in the story by keeping a journal.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

This Thanksgiving, make a pine cone turkey that can double as a personalized place setting for each family member.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Inspired by the crispy, crunchy leaves of fall, this fanciful project is simple, easy and completely affordable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

Show your fourth grader how to design and print his own chop, a Chinese "signature" of sorts that uses calligraphic characters or motifs.

Reinforce your child’s understanding of geometry and 2D shapes while learning about the artist Mary Blair and her amazing contributions to many loved movies, books, and characters throughout her career.

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!

In this social emotional learning activity, kids will reflect on the past goals they've accomplished, then brainstorm new ideas, inventions, or goals they would like to accomplish and make a prototype to help visualize their achievement.

In this inspiring activity, children create and perform their very own Reader’s Theater about helping the planet!

Transform your home into a theater with this fun Fall Family Theater Night activity! Invite the family to gather together to practice reading a fun fall-themed story in the format of a play.

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

This Thanksgiving cornucopia makes a great addition to any dining table because once youâre done looking at it, you can dig in and eat it!

Give your child some simple craft supplies and see what happens in this heartwarming and artistic contribution to the Seder table this year.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

This twist on the classic game of freeze tag spells fun for your fourth grader--and the whole family!

Channel the artistic spirit of Romare Bearden by making a mixed media collage to express different moods.

Understanding how to make positive choices about where to put our money and time is a valuable lesson us all! Children strengthen their responsible decision-making skills by learning about consumerism and its effects on society and the environment.

Strengthen your fourth grader's reading skills with this analytic "reader's theater" activity.

Meet Medusa, a terrifying, spine-tingling monster -- and the inspiration for your child's latest colorful art project!

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

This year, create cute napkin rings to adorn your holiday table.

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

Make a dreidel card this Hanukkah to give to someone special and help your child celebrate the holiday!

Leadership is a word that can hold many meanings. In this activity, your child will define the word "leadership," learn more about a leader they admire, and reflect on their leadership. Finally, your child will reflect on how they too are a leader!

Stuck inside on a rainy day? Teach your child a classic kid's game: Five Stones. All you need are five stones and a flat surface.