Writing Activities and Games
Writing activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy writing activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to narrow your search for writing activities by grade.
Create a Comic Strip
Communicating using the written word doesn't have to be tough! It can be as simple as telling a story, as rudimentary as writing a wish list, or as fun as composing a comic strip.
Build Vocabulary by Breaking it Down!
But in order to broaden your child's vocabulary knowledge, they'll need to look beyond just the definition. Here's a cheat sheet to help break down words in order to find their meaning.
Make a Progress Portfolio
To help your child turn a critical eye to his own school performance, and motivate him to take responsibility for tackling his academic challenges, make a progress portfolio!
Build a Debate Book
There are always two sides to an important issue. So build a Debate Book!
Produce a Family Yearbook
Family activities are constant - games, trips, recitals, and parties - so documenting these memories may seem like extra work. However, you can transform this task into a creative pastime by crafting a family yearbook.
Bring Ancient History to Life
Imagine shopping at the Forum in Ancient Greece, or being entertained by gladiators in the Roman Coliseum or sailing along the Nile. One way to help your child reach such distant lands is by creating a travel brochure and treasure map!
Sense-ational Memories Book Covers
You have wonderful memories of the summer, from the sensation of a cool dip in the pool on a hot day, to the sweet taste of cotton candy at the county fair. Here’s a fun project that will capture all these sensations in one place.
A Collaborative Writing Experience
Letter writing is a dying art. Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.
Morse Code Messaging
Kids and codes go together like dashes and dots. Teach your child Morse code, a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!
The Zoo Stories: A Fun Writing Activity
Is your child a budding writer? Or does he hit a wall when starting a writing assignment? Here's a fun exercise that turns a Saturday trip to the local zoo into an all-out writing frenzy.
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