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Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.

Beginning poets can be overwhelmed keeping track of rhyme and rhythm. Have your little writer try a skeltonic poem, which focuses on end rhyme.

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.

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

Celebrate the new school year with a back to school poem!

Gourd painting is a fun fall activity that makes for perfect Thanksgiving decorations. Try gourd painting with your child for some seasonal fun this autumn.

Reuse the tops of tissue boxes as photo frames for treasured family photos in this fun craft activity.

Most of us are familiar with haiku, but the tanka is an even older form of Japanese poetry. Learn to write a tanka poem with this activity.

Use a beloved toy as a jumping-off point for a fantastic storytelling exercise in this activity that will get the littlest ones thinking about creative writing.

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

Childhood summers are magical, full of splashy fun and relaxing afternoons. Preserving those memories should be special as well.

Combine rhymes, riddles and poetry with a terse verse! What do you call floral electricity? Flower Power!

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

Catch the dance mash fever with this catchy and foot-tapping activity that's all about movement and Halloween fun!

Help your child navigate their own passion for reading with a bookmark that celebrates their favorite moments, allowing them to relive them again and again.

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!

Save some money on the decorations with this simple birthday banner that your child can make himself!

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.

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.

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.

Make a wanted poster of a villain from a favorite book or fairy tale in this fun reading comprehension activity!

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!

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.