Teens can take part in the process of building family histories by recording the stories, or memoirs, of family members.

Act out a story after reading it. Work together to create a script and make costumes and props. Then invite others to watch and hear your story!

Share a fun book about staying safe and then talk about real-life safety issues before writing a letter to someone in your community who can help.

Help children use favorite photos to write a homemade memory book.

Choose favorite rhyming songs or nursery rhymes then replace the rhyming words with seasonal themes.

With a piece of paper and a pen, kids can learn anywhere! This activity gets kids writing, looking closely at letters, and learning some new words in any room of the house.

In this activity, children go on a hunt for places where they can read and enjoy books: on a family road trip, at the pool, at the doctor's office.

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you're surrounded by brilliant shades of green! Observe and collect sensory images from nature and use the sights, sounds, smells, and textures to create original nature poetry.

Children love books that rhyme and to create their own rhymes. It's a fun way to learn how words sound similar to one another!

These activities will have children reading signs, logos, brand names, and other words all over their home and community.

Work together, create a bingo board that can be played while walking around town, going to the zoo or a museum, or traveling on a vacation.

In this activity, children write short everyday notes, to remind, plan, request, or compliment others.

Children will learn their address and phone number to help keep them safe.

Boost vocabulary by taking an imaginary trip into space. After a lunar "landing," children return to Earth with a galaxy of new words.

Find three fun online games that are designed to help children learn to recognize letters and how they sound.

Want to visit a museum without leaving your computer? Virtually dig for famous historical artifacts from around the world found in the British Museum.

From dishes to doors, find shapes all around you while strengthening important reading and math skills.

When you plant a garden, involve children in the process by writing down questions and observations on the garden's growth in a garden journal.

Get children excited about writing and descriptive language by creating yummy descriptions of their favorite candy.

Use the online Trading Card Creator tool to have children make cards describing their favorite characters from the books on their reading list.