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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

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!

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Show your little poet how to create a beautiful acrostic poem for someone special this Valentine's Day.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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!