Show your child how to write a diamante poem, which makes use of a simple structure and results in a diamond-shaped poem.

In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.

This hands-on family activity gives your child practice creating compound sentences, while teaching him skills that will help him become a better writer!

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

This writing activity to get your third grader to combine the fun of poetry with the excitement of celebrating a birthday.

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

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.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

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