Writing Activities

Writing activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy writing activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Browse the activities below or use the selector to find similar activities.

Put on a Poetry Party!

Put on a Poetry Party!

A poetry party is a fantastic way to bring out the artist in every child! Your little one will be inspired to unleash her creativity in the perfect environment to create and perform poetry in the form of a traditional café setting, complete with music, decorations, and refreshments.

Make a Travel Journal

Make a Travel Journal

Putting together a travel journal for your family's next vacation is a great way to get your kids reading, writing, and thinking about what they're learning on the trip.

Count the Suns: Number Flash Cards

Count the Suns: Number Flash Cards

Want to make number skills second nature to your child? Try these cheerful, "sunny" number flash cards! These number cards are a great way to reinforce counting.

Build Vocabulary by Breaking it Down!

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.

Write a Science Fiction Fantasy

Write a Science Fiction Fantasy

Want to get your bookworm interested in science? Try science fiction! Here's how to get started on reading and writing about the ways that science affects society.

Root Out the Meaning of Words

Root Out the Meaning of Words

When you can put together the meaning of a root with the meaning of a prefix or suffix, unlocking the definitions of words is a snap! Here's a fun activity to show your child how to use prefixes and root words to "root out" the meaning of a word!

The Power of the Pen: Write a Persuasive Letter

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!

Play the Abraham Lincoln Penny Spelling Game

Play the Abraham Lincoln Penny Spelling Game

Spice up your normal spelling practice this President's Day by playing the Abraham Lincoln Penny Spelling game! Remember our past presidents by spelling out their names and other president-related words.

Write Your Reflections on Rosa Parks

Write Your Reflections on Rosa Parks

Rosa Park's story will undoubtedly be taught in your child's classroom; use this activity to promote additional dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on black individuals living in America during the 1870âs through the 1960âs.

Make Simple Snack "Punch-Outs"

Make Simple Snack "Punch-Outs"

Need a couple extra minutes in the morning? Let your preschooler help with this delicious activity that lets her prepare her own fun and healthy snack using cookie cutters.

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