This book contains hands-on language arts activities for K-3 children. Activities in the book help develop skills in the six language arts while continually reinforcing how much fun learning can be. The book's teacher-friendly format breaks down each activity into the following components: objectives, materials, preparation, procedure, summary, assessment, and enrichment. The book features 45 learning activities grouped as follows: Part One-Improving Reading Comprehension and Word Identification Skills; Part Two-Developing Writing Skills; Part Three-Building Oral Communication Skills; Part Four-Developing Listening Skills; Part Five-Developing the Art of Viewing; Part Six-Learning the Importance of Visually Representing; Part Seven-Applying Cooperative Learning Strategies through Creative Dramatics; Part Eight-Gaining Competency in Computer Applications; and Part Nine-Working with Literacy Portfolios. Appendixes contain sample rubrics and checklists, the IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts; an annotated 13-item list of web sites; and addresses of 11 publishers of student work. (NKA)