Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.

Challenge your learner to a whole new method of storytelling, and improve their fine motor skills in the process.

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Help your first grader gain new reading skills in this fun, homemade phonics game that the whole family can enjoy!

Is your child learning to write the alphabet correctly? In this "kinesthetic" activity, use movement and art to help your child with letter-writing.

Help your second grader grasp the concept of verb tenses with this silly card game!

Palindromes are a fun and silly way to practice writing skills. Challenge your child to come up with as many palindromes as she can in this crazy activity!

Help you child create an inspirational quote board out of foam that will motivate her to produce her best work and maintain a positive attitude.

Make learning word families more hands-on and interactive with this simple craft that has your child making "word sliders" out of paper plates.

In this parts of speech fall scavenger hunt, kids will search for all the hidden leaves, sort them into parts of speech categories, and then practice creating their own sentences using the words they find.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

Help your child score points with a personalized message of her own. All it takes is a set of handmade letter tiles to create some word wall art.

Build up those kindergarten letter-sound reading skills...and create a whimsical, practical craft at the same time.

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

Get your child writing as she describes the four seasons, then decorates a shape for each to hang in the house!

Want to help your child recognize the recipe for a successful sentence? Here's a fun activity to get your child thinking about how sentences work.

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

Go on a storytelling adventure using your kindergartenerâs five favorite picture books.

Put numbers and letters together -- key kindergarten math and reading skills -- while creating a marvelous game piece for outdoor play!

Make a big green alligator with household items and help your kindergartener practices letters and sounds!

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

Help your first grade child figure out contractions and their original two words by playing this simple game, Contraction Concentration!

Helping your child learn to read doesn't only have to mean using books from the library or from the store. You can make a book of your own - a nonsense book!

Get your child thinking about time with this art project, where you'll create a fun book on his daily routine.

Here's an activity to help your first grader read and write, while staying in touch with a faraway friend or relative. Here's how:

Ask your kids to write these one-sentence "Holiday Wishes." Without realizing it, they'll be building third grade Language Arts skills.

Try this patterned story activity with your kindergartener to help her build up her reading and writing skills using some of her favorite books from preschool.

Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.

Help your first grade reader become an expert in "sh," "ch," and "th" words with this fun, homemade game.

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