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.
Make Fabric Letters
Preschoolers love playing games! They especially like games with hands-on pieces to move around and manipulate. Make this set and give your child a chance to play with a cool collection of pieces that teach letter sounds.
Get Metaphor and Simile Savvy Through Writing
How do literary devices work? Here's a review of simile, metaphor, and personification, and a fun, creative writing activity to make things like metaphor a piece of cake!
Dictionary Treasure Hunt
In first grade, vocabulary moves to center stage. But when a kid gets stumped--and we all feel that way sometimes, even as adults--it's time to turn to a lifetime resource: the dictionary. Want a fun way to help your child start making friends with this reference tool? Try this treasure hunt!
The Cause and Effect Card Game
Looking for an indoor game with a lot of learning? Here's a fun card game that quizzes your child on cause-and-effect relationships, with a pinch of creative thinking thrown in!
The Power of the Pen: Write a Persuasive Letter
Letter-writing is a powerful way to express concerns. Show your child that the pen really is mightier than the sword with this fun writing exercise!
Get the Scoop! Create a Family Newspaper
Creating a family newspaper is a great way to teach your child the characteristics of a newspaper article, give him or her some excellent writing practice, and produce a delightful document of a day in the life of your family.
Play: Syllable I Spy!
At some point in your life, you've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for boring waits at the grocery store, or long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice a key first grade concept...syllables. Here's how to play:
Take Notes to Win the Word Count War
If your child is still writing too much in his class notes, help him with this fun activity. Challenge your child to a word count war, and get in a screening of his favorite movie at the same time!
Play Word Bags to Learn Parts of Speech
Parts of speech can be a difficult and dreary concept for many kids, but you can quickly turn that feeling around by creating this fun, easy learning game that your child will enjoy playing!
Make a Tissue Paper Bouquet
Whether you're a kid or a grownup, spring flowers are just about irresistible. Here's a classic first grade activity to make flowers, anytime, with just a few sheets of tissue paper and some pipe cleaners.
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