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 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 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.
Build a Debate Book
There are always two sides to an important issue. So build a Debate Book!
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.
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!
The Write Stuff for Letter Composition
For the average second grader, life is packed with Big News. What better time for your child to write to Grandma, and build some crucial language skills at the same time?
Be a Roving Reporter!
Snapping photos, filming videos, and writing blogs-- predominantly visual activities -- are the most common ways to share experiences, while iPods help kids, and parents, tune people out. Why not help your teen use the gadget to connect with others?
Storyboarding: Using Pictures to Teach Words
Third graders have to develop whole ideas and write them down in a logical way. And you can help! Here's a technique called "storyboarding."
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!
