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.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

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

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

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

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!

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.

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

Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

Kids practice their writing composition skills as they cut and paste nutsy headlines from old newspapers and write silly articles to go with them.

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

Incorporate a lesson about metaphors into a writing and drawing project featuring one of the most classically recognizable of holiday icons: Rudolph!

Looking for a simple, yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentine's Day? Try a hand at haiku!

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.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

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

Writing a book about a favorite trip can be fun, rewarding and a great way to practice organizational, thinking, and communication skills.

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

In this fun fall-themed activity, your child will design and decorate a pumpkin based on a picture book. After completing their pumpkin, they’ll write a short story about a new adventure related to their picture book.

Encourage your fourth grader to develop their critical thinking and critical writing skills with this Critics' Choice movie booklet for your family.

This activity will inspire adults and kids alike to take time to explore the beauty in their community and discover the colors of fall while developing their descriptive and creative writing skills! 

Help build vocabulary and foster your kid's creative side by having her write a poem all about dinosaurs!

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Celebrate the new school year with a back to school poem!

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

This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f