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

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

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!

Help your child learn more about the military by having him create a portrait of a soldier and write a short summary about why that soldier is important.

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

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

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

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! 

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

I see fun in your future! Your child will love making homemade Popsicles and creating jokes or fortunes to write on the Popsicle sticks.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

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

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

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

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

This project will help keep your child's thoughts in order as he creates stories from the beginning all the way through to the end.