Build second and third grade writing skills by using pictures to help kids "see" how to use details in their stories.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

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

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

This fun writing activity takes a regular task - writing a story - and transforms it into a collaborative writing experience for hilarious results!

Help second graders grasp their understanding of tall tales and practice writing with this activity by writing about their own family!

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

This third grade writing activity brings home the lesson: it's not only what you write that's important, but how you write it, too.

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

Here's a fun writing activity that will turn a Saturday trip to the local zoo into an all-out creativity bonanza.

With this activity, your third grader will get experience with informational writing, and your Thanksgiving guests will leave with a keepsake to cherish!

To reach goals and gain accomplishments, you have to have a plan for success. This activity will help your child to create goals for the upcoming school year.

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.

Does your child know all the greatest kid-friendly places in town? Here's an activity that lets them create a cool city guide and work their writing chops, too!

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! 

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.

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.

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.

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

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.

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.

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

Your child can transform an everyday sight into a persuasive writing exercise by starting with the "product" she knows best: her family!

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.

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

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

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

Turn a real-life hero into a folklore hero. Your child can write a tall tale that makes a Davy Crockett or John Henry out of someone they personally know.

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.

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