2. Ghost Messaging: Dip a cotton swab into a small container of lemon juice. Use swab to write a message on a sheet of construction paper. When you're finished, set paper in direct sunlight and wait for message to ghostly appear. It's creepy and fun!

3. Hometown Reporter: Read through a newspaper together to get an idea of kinds of stories journalists write about, and how they word headlines. Encourage your child to write his own articles: investigative, human interest, community events, celebrity profile, etc. "Publish" article in a word processing program and send copies to friends and family. If article is of mass interest, send it to local newspaper!

4. Sidewalk Chalk: Give your little ones power to express themselves and have a ton of fun at same time. Use sidewalk chalk to write poems, jokes and short stories on driveway.

5. Letter Puzzles: This project is fun for writer and reader! First, write a letter to someone on a sheet of paper. When you're finished, use a pair of scissors to cut note into interlocking puzzle pieces. Place pieces into an envelope and mail or hand-deliver it. The recipient must assemble puzzle in order to read letter!

6. Dear Editor: Encourage your children to voice their thoughts and opinions publicly by writing letters to editors of children's magazines, local newspapers and even radio stations! Keep a scrapbook of all published clips, or frame them as a constant reminder of their writing accomplishments.