9 Family-Friendly Activities

Most parents probably wouldn't mind subtracting 8-9 years off their age. Here's a fun third grade subtraction activity that may do just that.

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!

Challenge your third-grader to sharpen her new math skills--and maybe do the planet a favor, too.

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

Create a graph based on the interests of family member's to see who has what in common. Your child will practice her math skills and get to know the family!

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.

This holiday season, help your third grader celebrate gifts--so often both cost-free and priceless--that the family has shared this year.

People have identification cards, why not pets? Make an ID card for your family pet, a fun activity that also gives your child some writing practice.