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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 practice his writing skills and learn to operate household appliances like the washing machine or DVR with this Family How-to guide!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

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