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Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

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

In this real-world exercise about the Teal Pumpkin Project, your child will create a persuasive poster to spread the word about the project in the hopes of convincing people to offer non-food trinkets this Halloween season.

Anyone can write Dad a card for Father's Day; but for the dad who loves sports, get the family to write him a special haiku on a basketball instead!

Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.

Write a poem with a twist! Your child can write a poem that also has a secret sentence hidden within the words of the poem.

Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

As your fifth grader brainstorms and creates a plan for peace, your child will give his creativity and fine motor skills a boost!

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Not every poem needs to be about leaves and love. If your fifth grader is more attached to his phone or computer, introduce him to the apostrophe poem.

Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.

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

Encourage your child to take in the tastes, smells, sights, sounds and textures of the year's spookiest holiday with a sensory poem!

Use muffin tins to create a simple, affordable and fun game to help your child practice their vocabulary!

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and embracing a positive attitude throughout the holiday season.