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

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Keep your clever kid occupied with this tricky grille cipher.

Kids practice their writing composition skills as they cut and paste nutsy headlines from old newspapers and write silly articles to go with them.

Spice up a traditional watercolor painting project with magazine cutout letters that spell out your favorite poem.

Show your fourth grader how to make a delicate, dried flower bookmark with flowers native to their neighborhood.

Enlist your fifth grader's help in making homemade mistletoe. Every time someone passes under it, he will express appreciation to another family member!

Romantic idioms are colorful and sometimes confusing phrases about love. Make a book of romantic idioms with this activity.

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.