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.
Go Direct for Better Paragraphs
If your child's paragraphs need to transition from out-of-order to organized and smooth, try this simple, real-life activity.
Apply Yourself! How to Fill Out Forms
Applications can look daunting to children. But filling out forms can be a great learning experience for kids. Here's how to give your child some formal training.
Make a Family History Fanfold Timeline!
Need help teaching your child to sequence and organize information? Creating this graphic organizer will help your child see what happened before and after an event. It will also give your child practice in putting events in order.
Make a Dialogue Journal!
Want to put the fun back into writing? This journal is a back and forth project you do together. It models good writing, plus helps kids learn to get their true thoughts down on paper. Tag, you're it!
Sentence Stretchers: A Writing Tool
For some, structuring a good sentence can be agonizing! Here's a fun activity that will give your child a way to develop his sentences, making them more detailed and interesting.
Play Vocabulary Bingo
It's an easy twist on the classic game and it will prepare your fifth grader for the vocabulary challenges that lie ahead!
Guess My Word: A Vocab Game
Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your second grader.
"Bump!" A Spelling Game
Students usually study for spelling tests by looking over the words and spelling them out loud. Here's a spelling game that gets the whole family involved!
Practice Storytelling with a Plot Potluck!
Think of this as a potluck. But instead of bringing a chicken casserole, everyone brings an idea. Remember the old "I'm going on a trip" game where participants took turns adding on items they would take on a trip? This game offers a different spin, by building a story in a similar fashion.
Make a Paper Chain!
You don't need to wait for Christmas to hang garlands around the house. Here's a fun activity that will help your child learn to cut on a line and help you to overcome your scissor fears!
