Make a Family Yearbook
Family activities are constant, so documenting these memories may seem like extra work. But you can transform this task into a creative pastime by crafting a family yearbook.
Write Book Blended Poetry
Eager to get your reluctant writer more comfortable with the process? By alternating "found" phrases from a favorite book with original writing, he'll create his own insightful poem.
Write Secret Messages
Your child will feel like a secret agent when you teach her this cool art trick. Write her an "invisible" message with white crayon, then watch her amazement as she paints over what looks like a blank piece of paper and sees a picture emerging.
Wham! Bam! Kapow!: Cartoon Storytelling
This fun cartoon storytelling project is sure to be a hit with reluctant writers. Introduce your kindergartner to a whole new method of storytelling: the comic strip!
Weave a Colorful Yarn Mosaic
While most common mosaics use stone or glass, this project for preschoolers relies on the more suitable substances of yarn and non-toxic glue. In this activity, encourage your child to practice her scissor skills and help her weave a beautiful and bright yarn mosaic.
Write Oulipo N+7
Meant to be fun and inspiring, N+7 and Oulipo methods challenge writers to recycle writing, use new language and it enriches vocabulary, spelling and critical thinking.
Make Noodle Necklaces!
This activity is the perfect project to do on a lazy summer day. And more importantly, it will help develop crucial hand-eye coordination skills in your young writer.
Go Fishing for Grammar!
Remember the classic card game, Go Fish? Here's a fun twist on it that will help your third grader learn her grammar terms in a fun way! She'll learn to recognize the different parts of grammar and speech in a fun game that can be played at home or school!
Learn Sight Words with a Water Game!
Try this goofy, outdoor game to build your child's reading and spelling abilities. Not only will you both have fun splashing around outside, but she'll be improving her reading skills at the same time!
Write a Diamante Poem
A diamante is a special poem that makes use of a simple structure, resulting in a diamond-shaped poem. Here's how to get started with this creative and fun writing activity!
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