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.

Write a Better Research Report

Write a Better Research Report

Got a research assignment that you just can't seem to get started on? Here's a day-by-day plan to research report success (procrastination not included!).

Write Holiday Thank You Cards

Write Holiday Thank You Cards

Teaching your child how to write proper thank you cards when she receives gifts will go a long way in instilling good habits for the future.

Make a "Mood Meter" Sign

Make a "Mood Meter" Sign

Kindergartners spend a lot of time working in groups, so it's important that they learn to identify different moods and feelings. Create this color-coded "mood meter" and help your child read her moods... and yours!

Sequence Strips: A Cool Way to Get Organized...Visually!

Sequence Strips: A Cool Way to Get Organized...Visually!

Most third graders are not natural organizers. Try this concrete, hands-on system and you can count on more efficient, less stressful evenings this school year.

Write an Editorial for the Local Newspaper

Write an Editorial for the Local Newspaper

Encourage your child to get involved in the community and sharpen her writing skills by penning an editorial for the local newspaper

Practice Language Skills with a Dance Map!

Practice Language Skills with a Dance Map!

Kick off your shoes and let's go! This activity will get child's mind and body moving!

Paint for Learning at "Sidewalk School"

Paint for Learning at "Sidewalk School"

Help your child practice new writing and math skills with a fun outdoor activity that will have your child teaching you! By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice essential first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

Learn New Words with Travel Vocabulary Cards

Learn New Words with Travel Vocabulary Cards

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. Along the way, use them for fun games that will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

Make a Miniature Gingerbread House

Make a Miniature Gingerbread House

Make a miniature gingerbread house this holiday season, delight your child and sneak in some math and reading skills while you're at it.

Make Mix-and-Match Poetry Dice

Make Mix-and-Match Poetry Dice

Confused about clauses? Turn a lesson about independent and dependent clauses into fun poetry dice. He'll mix and match both types of clauses, making some silly sentences.

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