Writing Activities
Looking for activities to show your child the fun side of learning? From science experiments and math games to writing projects and more, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to browse around, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.
Does your child stalk the postman, hoping for something with his name on it? You can help him practice his writing skills, while ensuring he'll get an envelope or two of his own, by helping him build a mailbox for each member of the family.
Want to give your child some writing practice over the holidays? This activity will have your child matching Christmas clauses, and getting a slice of learning along with her figgy pudding!
More writing activities:
Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder
This fun holiday activity will help your first grader collect a list of her Christmas wishes … and without realizing it, she’ll also get extra practice in reading and writing!
Make Thanksgiving Turkey Place Cards
Reinforce those first grade "conventions" of writing by having your child make these decorative place cards for the Thanksgiving table.
Write Pen Pal Postcards
First graders need to read, read, read and write, write, write! Here is a way to cover both, and keep in touch with a faraway friend or relative while you're at it.
Lace the ABCs!
Lacing is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination, which will help later with writing. Turn it into a fun preschool art project, by stringing up some ABC's!
Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
Helping your child write his own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" – basically a statement saying he is thankful for the many benefits in his life – can help him not only gain a better grasp of the spirit of the day, but also develop more of an attitude of gratitude.
Make a Thanksgiving Table Runner
Okay, so your first grader is way too little to carve a turkey. But that doesn't mean he can't help! Put him--and a sibling or cousin or two--to work on this gorgeous laminated centerpiece. And guess what? You'll be helping him develop his best kid handwriting, too.
Phonics Fun: C is for Caterpillar!
Here's a delightful kindergarten project that will boost your child's reading and writing skills -and make for a happy afternoon on a rainy day, too.
Practice Writing with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Back in preschool, your kid probably read about the "Very Hungry Caterpillar." Here's a fun activity that takes that classic to a new level--and builds strong kindergarten reading and writing skills at the same time.
A Crash Course in the College Admissions Essay
Even for expert writers, this essential part of the college application process can be excruciating. Here's an engaging writing activity that will get your teen ready to tackle the task!
Write a Cliffhanger
Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger," and Halloween provides the perfect excuse to put pen to paper. The thought that you can "tease" your readers (without getting in trouble for it!) gets every child excited about writing.
