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27 Fun Writing Projects for Kindergarten

  • Kristin Halverson
  • January 20, 2021
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While so often we feel the pressure to push the standards, push the benchmarks, push the curriculum down to a point where we suck all the fun out of learning, we also know in our hearts what five and six-year-olds need. We know what good teaching and learning are. To that end, we’ve come up with 27 Fun Writing Projects for Kindergarten, because sometimes, you just need to shut your door and do what you know is best (and if you’re lucky – you can leave that door wide open and share it with the world).

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Writing with kindergarteners and first graders is in a realm of its own – and this year that fact is even more painfully apparent. How many times have you sat through a workshop or PD focused on writing, only to have most of it not apply to you? Or dealing with people who think all of elementary can share basically the same model, rubric, or report card lines? Yeesh. We’ve all been there. 

If you’re lucky, you’ve never been in that position. If you’re lucky, you’ve never felt like what you’re being asked (ahem, mandated) to do is inappropriate, asking too much of your youngest learners. Thankfully, we are good at letting people know that we are in a different world and that along with that world comes the joy of helping students recognize themselves at their earliest stages of schooling as authors. I will never forget the beginning of the year author celebrations I have held – the beaming smiles, the kids realizing that they are, in fact, authors. It is magical. ?

1. Nature Journaling –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

These can be as simple or elaborate as you want to get – a stapled pack of papers or a fancy notebook. Regardless of what medium you use, kids LOVE to be outside. Why not incorporate nature into writing? Journal the changing seasons, observe your schoolyard and write five senses poetry, or simply partake in an, “I notice, I wonder, It reminds me of,” activity. Don’t think you have nature in your schoolyard? You’d be surprised at what your students can find.

Project 2. Letters to Family/Pen Pals –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Letter writing is a great, purposeful activity that kids love because they get to write all about themselves while practicing writing skills. I’ve done pen pals as well as letters to a special loved one Friday of each week to which that special adult then replies (I usually save these and bind them at the end of the year as a keepsake). Don’t have time to do a weekly letter? Penpals are another wonderful option. Join a Facebook teacher group ( Fearless First Grade Teachers or another one!) to make a match with a teacher in another part of the world. Bonus for this one? Students learn about what it is like to be a kid in another part of the world and with how tech-savvy we’re all becoming with distance learning, why not set up a few Zoom events between pen pals over the course of the year?

3. Lists –

Lists are fun? I can hear you now… “Are you crazy?!?” I just may be, but I think lists can be a simple, engaging way for kids to write. It is much less intimidating to write a word or two on a list than an entire piece. The lists kids can make are endless – my students were particularly fond of writing lists of kids in our class and their favorites in any category. One of the best things about list writing? It easily transfers to any number of situations and is incredibly purposeful – adults make lists all the time so this one is an easy one to have family involvement with as well. Groceries, anyone?

4. Persuasive Letters –

Kids are masters at persuasion and see a great deal of what they deem unfair in the world (sometimes rightfully so!). Help give them an outlet for their arguments by teaching them that adults will listen to them much better if they have a well thought out argument and a reason for the proposed change. My favorite thus far has to be the student that argued for an 80’s dress-up day each week. #scrunchiesandfluorescents

Project 5. Cards –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Partner up with a local nursing/assisted living home, especially now when they are on lock-down, to share the lightheartedness of children. Kids can make cards for holidays or just because. Only once or throughout the year to a specific adult. What a great way to spread sunshine and kindness. Even more so if you are able to make a year-long connection (pen pal-Esque) for people who may be feeling very lonely and isolated. I mean, have you seen those videos of preschools in nursing homes? Have you read the research? The benefits abound for both groups of people!

6. Sharing/Show and Tell –

Kids love to talk about themselves. We all know this. It is the topic they know the most about, too. Capitalize on this and use it for your sharing/show and tell time. Students are welcome to share in the manner you normally use but simply have them write their thoughts down first. (This could be done at centers or at home). 

7. All About Me –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Many kindergarten classrooms have an all about me or star student routine. Simply extend this to have students make a mini-book all about themselves. After their sharing day/week, add this book to your classroom library for kids to read (you may want to have the student dictate the piece to you and you add that to the page as well). Don’t want to get that in-depth? Make it a poster and hang it up in the room or by their cubby for future reference/reading.

Project 8. Partner Compare and Contrast –

Compare and Contrast with a Partner, helps kids recognize what is the same, and different about them is so beneficial. I like taking large construction paper and making a modified T-chart or Venn diagram. After modeling, pair up kids who may seem very different from each other and have them talk and write together how they’re the same and how they’re different. This one does double duty and has the huge added bonus of community building!

9. Classroom Cookbook –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Take your pick on the theme. This is a hilarious writing project that can be created as a gift to families/loved ones. (Who are sure to love it as well). I’ve done this one around Thanksgiving, but you could really do it anytime. Have kids pick their favorite foods and write their recipes for what is included and how to cook them. A great activity to participate in after reading Stone Soup or another book about cooking.

10. Pattern Books –

This is a fun reading extension for kids with their favorite picture books. It can be done as a whole group, interactive writing activity (with something like Seven Fat Cats by Joy Cowley ) or you could have each student do their own page and bind it together for a classroom book (with something like Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner). These books are always a big hit in the classroom library and are usually the first selected during choice reading time. 

Project 11. Labeling the Classroom (or House!) –

Challenge kids to label things at home and have family take photos to share (send home with index cards) – Labeling is another simple, low-level entry into writing for some of those reluctant writers. I love to start this off by having the students use post-its to label me. They giggle non-stop at my post-it laden body – but are learning at the same time (aren’t those the best times?). I’ve only been interrupted by other adults in the building a few times and they’re sure to giggle and whip out their cameras as well – so be ready for some embarrassing photos of you to circulate around the school!

But seriously, labeling is a great place to practice writing – saying words slowly, hearing and recording sounds. I have done this in interactive writing as well. I would recommend putting together some scrap paper cut up into index card-sized pieces (think about all that paper that is copied wrong or only one-sided – virtual gold mine right there!) as a take-home kit or for use during centers so students can continue their labeling fun. Make it a competition and have adults at home take photos of their labels. See who can get the most labeling done in a given amount of time! Kids love a good competition (and benefit from learning how to lose gracefully once in a while).

12. DIY Alphabet Chart –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Another low-entry but fun activity for kids….and when they make their own, they learn more and are more likely to use it in the future as a reference tool! You could do one together as a group during interactive writing and then have it as a center activity to work on at the beginning of the year. Once they have their personal completed chart, I like to laminate them and have them handy as a reference tool in their toolbox.

13. Gratitude Journaling –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Focusing on what you’re thankful for makes you happier – and don’t we all want our students to be happier? Help create a culture of gratitude that will span the years with easy to use sentence stems and fill in the blank. I like to make these easier at the beginning of the year and then as time goes on, increase the amount they need to write. Sight words like I and am can be traceable to start, then later on, fill in the blank. They could be a weekly or a monthly activity and make another great keepsake. 

Project 14. Friendship Books –

This one gets my heart every time. I’ve taught in a few districts and at two of them, at some point, a community-building activity took place where staff gave compliments to other staff on a piece of circulating paper with their name. There’s some pre-teaching that needs to be done here, about complimenting people for their inside characteristics, not their looks, their clothes, etc…but once you’ve had some practice with that, oh… these are golden.

I recommend starting with a cardstock sheet that has the student’s picture on it and leaving scrap paper out by that. That way, you minimize the risk of ruining the entire sheet if one kid makes a big mistake or decides to write REALLY BIG (we all know that kid!). Later on, scan the scraps in and arrange them on one sheet to glue onto the cardstock (or print it all as one). Community building and seeing the good in others at its best!

15. Writing On/In Unique Materials –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Not looking for a big project, but want kids to have some fun with a quick, engaging activity practicing a phonics skill or sight words? Shaving cream, colored sand, oobleck, colorful glittery hair gel in a bag, scratch paper, glitter pens, sparkly markers, hidden message (white crayon and marker over the top later on), rainbow writing (using all the colors of the rainbow), play-doh, stamping, or chalk on the sidewalk/playground are all great ways to accomplish this! Sensory writing hits the mark with memory. Have an easel in your classroom? Cabinets? Tables? Tape some paper up (or under in the case of the table) and have the kids do writing on these surfaces to encourage fine motor/hand muscle development (c’mon, we all know they need more of that these days)!

16. Word Scavenger Hunt ?

An easy center activity that kids love – like writing the room, but with zero prep on your part! Kids search the classroom, hallways, library, etc. (with an aide if you’re lucky enough to have one) for words and write them on clip boarded recording sheets. Get those kids moving! And who knew clipboards could make things so much more fun?!

Project 17. Little Books –

These are super simple preparation and can be used for a writer’s workshop or during centers. Just fold and staple some copy paper with lines for a title, author, and text on each page. Feel your kids out for how many pages they’re ready for at that point (start small) and model so they know what to do with them – then set them loose! These are great to share with the class when they’re done and really solidify the feeling of being an author.

18. Change the World Thought Bubbles –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

One of my favorite projects I have done with students is during January. We spend most of our school year with an underlying theme of how we can make the world a better place, so this isn’t anything new, but I link it to MLK, Jr. By January, the kids have been exposed to a number of ways they can make a difference in the world and usually have no problem coming up with ways they want to make the world better for everyone, but I still recommend brainstorming some ideas during interactive writing first.

Then, I photograph the kids in front of a simple background with their best ‘thinking’ pose and print them in black and white. I trim them, but the kids glue their photo and a thought bubble with how they want to change the world onto a large sheet of black construction paper and finally sign it with their name and age in white colored pencil (I learned the hard way – crayon melts when laminating). 

19. Shadow Tracing –

This is a fabulous integration of science and writing… Check out the shadow tracing activity from PBS Learning Media or use plastic animals for kids to trace. Take photographs of each stage and help kids assemble them into booklets (hello, sequencing!). Students can write about what happened each time they traced the shadow and why they think their investigation had these results. 

Project 20. Mystery Object Observations –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

This is a great way to get students to practice using sensory words in their writing. Create a simple shoe-box with a hole in the side or a paper bag that has a mystery object inside. This could easily be a weekly center activity with some pre-teaching and modeling/practice during interactive writing (make sure you impress upon the kids that it isn’t about getting the ‘right’ answer to discourage peeking). Having a three-ring binder clip with sensory words on it as a reference can be a helpful addition. 

21. Silly Sentences –

This engaging activity can be done with pictures or with sentence pieces. I used this as a center activity with pictures. I gathered a collection of strange photos (think gummy bears coming out of the bathroom faucet or a dog holding an ice cream cone), laminated them, and put one out a week. The students then had to come up with one asking and one telling sentence each week. Once the sentence was good to go in pencil, they could choose a glittery pen to trace over it.

These photos could also be a story starter activity. Alternatively, I’ve done something similar with sentence pieces that the kids put together in a silly way (Think, “The dog read the weather report to the flock of seagulls.” “The teacher sang a book report for the backyard.”). Each part of the sentence is on a different color background, and the kids know they have to put them in rainbow order, not skipping any colors. Then, they write them down on their recording sheet and illustrate. These crack me up when I’m checking them and the sound of little giggles can be heard daily as they’re working…and is there anything better than little giggles?

22. Weather Report –

As a part of your morning meeting or classroom jobs, you could have a weather reporter. During soft landing time (as the kids trickle in and take care of lunch count, etc. in the morning), I would have the assigned student write a weather report for the day that they shared during the morning meeting. This can be done at a variety of levels, from circling images to writing the entire piece – depending on your students and the time of the year. Even better if you have an old blazer and fake glasses for the kids to wear while giving the weather report!

Project 23. Classroom News –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

An extension of the weather report can be a weekly classroom news reporter that gives their report on Friday during the morning meeting. Give them some support recording events of the week with a graphic organizer. – A sentence a day with the highlight to share is a great goal. To make it even more fun, give them some props like a desk to sit behind and a microphone. – Record it to share with families if you’re able! As with any ‘presentation’ activity, I always give my students the option to pass as some students just aren’t comfortable speaking in front of the class. Through community building, we are usually able to get everyone participating in the middle of the year, but it is always an option, never required.

24. Character Education Cards –

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Interactive writing is such a great platform for kindergarteners to learn about writing. Why not use it to incorporate some of those things kids need to know that we never seem to have time in the day for anymore? Create a classroom set of character education cards, listing the trait, like sharing, with a definition and an example. Then, challenge the students to practice it for a given amount of time. Point it out whenever you or others observe it to encourage internalization of that trait. 

25. Invent an Insect –

Do you teach insects in science? Did someone bring in a chrysalis or caterpillar they found? This is perfect! Give kids a jar template and have them draw a stick/leaves in the jar. Then using fingertip prints (with ink pads or a marker) have them create different insects and label them. After labeling, they can write a sentence or two about their insects underneath the jar.

Project 26. The Eyes Are Watching –

Let kids express their creativity with this fun activity using simply a set of googly eyes! Give kids a set of googly eyes, (There are so many varieties to pick from!) and have them glue them on their paper. Starting with those eyes as the base, they draw a character (animal, human, or other) around them and write about their character. You can encourage them to base their character on different learning themes or units of study or let it be completely open-ended. This can be extended for a number of days by adding new characters to the story each day with a new set of eyes.

27. Bandaid Story –

Another low material project where kids get to write about themselves and their lives. It’s a big hit, especially as an option during centers. The students draw themselves, sticking a real band-aid on their picture in a place they got hurt at some point in their life. Then, they tell the story of how they were hurt. 

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

No matter what you do, we know that kids thrive when you make writing purposeful. (Why write if it is just to make your teacher happy?) Focus on what they can do and celebrate the small victories. (And make sure families understand that developmental writing is exactly what the kids should be doing right now!). Celebrate, celebrate, and celebrate some more! – By building in a sharing routine for their work, their confidence will only increase. They’ll want to write more and when they write more, they get better and enjoy it more.  

If you have any Fun Writing Projects for Kindergarten that you enjoy doing in your classroom, please share them in the comments below. ??

Written by: Kristin Halverson

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Kid Activities

30 Writing Activities for Kindergarten to Develop Their Skills

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Writing is a fundamental skill that young children need to learn as early as possible. Practicing with writing activities helps to develop the foundation of literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-expression.

During a child’s formative years, the brain develops rapidly – and learning through writing takes place in a child’s brain during this crucial time.

Children must be given ample opportunity in kindergarten to practice writing and drawing. By the end of the school year, they should have a repertoire of their own to express themselves in many different ways, including writing letters and simple words.

Plenty of activities and exercises can be used to encourage children to develop their writing skills. The key is to create an atmosphere that promotes creative thinking while helping children to develop their writing abilities.

Writing Activities for Kindergarten level

Here are 30 fun writing activities that are sure to spark your little one’s imagination:

1. Write Your Name

Write Your Name

Bring out a piece of paper and a pencil and write your child’s name on it. Ask your child to copy his or her name onto the same paper and compare results.

You can also make pre-made patterns of your child’s name and ask him or her to trace it. This is a great way to familiarize children with their names and the letters in it. 

2. Letter Tracing

Letter Tracing

Letter tracing is a great activity for children because it encourages the development of hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and muscle control.

A tracing book is a great way to introduce letter tracing to kindergarteners. You can simply purchase one and let them choose a letter or letter set they would like to trace. Other types of tracing activities include:

  • Traceable alphabet posters
  • Letters in print
  • Tracing on a whiteboard or chalkboard
  • Mobile tracing applications

3. Doodling

Doodling writing activity for kindergarten

Doodling is a fun way to help a child practice how to use pen pressure to create curves and form letters.

A child can practice making lines, shapes, and circles by tracing his or her fingers. This can be done on a piece of paper, a notebook page, or even an old napkin. 

4. Write a Shopping List

Write a Shopping List

Children will enjoy this activity because they get to write down their favorite things to buy. This gives them an opportunity to express themselves through writing, develop their vocabulary, organize their thoughts, and improve fine motor skills . Plus, it’s a fun way to teach kids how to read and spell.

5. Number Writing

Number Writing

This fun activity is great for helping children recognize patterns, count numbers, and learn how to write as well.

Number writing can help your child practice counting while also developing their numeracy skills and hand-eye coordination. You can ask your kids to start with small numbers and work their way up.

6. Playdough Writing

Playdough Writing activity

Playdough writing is a great way to make learning the alphabet fun and easy for young kids. It’s a simple but effective way for them to develop letter recognition while practicing their spelling skills.

Kids will surely love this project as playdough is one of the best mediums for kids to get creative and have fun.

7. Drawing Shapes

Drawing Shapes writing activity for kindergarten

Generally speaking, kids start learning shapes even before they begin to write letters and words. Lines, curves, and patterns found in shapes are some of the most basic elements that you can teach kids about writing.

When they master drawing these elements, it becomes easier for them to grasp the concept of writing letters, numbers, and words.

8. Greeting Cards

Greeting Cards

Creating greeting cards gives children the opportunity to write, draw, paint, and color. It encourages them to write down messages, express their feelings, and send their wishes to their loved ones.

This activity also helps kids improve their letter formation and handwriting skills. 

9. Chalkboard Writing

Chalkboard Writing

A chalkboard provides kids with a blank canvas to use as their writing surface. The best thing about chalkboards is that they’re reusable and easy to clean up, so it’s a fun way for kids to practice writing at school or home.

Plus, kids can use colored chalk to make colorful chalkboard art and get creative with drawing and writing.

10. Sand Writing

Sand Writing

Using sand on a tray, children can create their own unique sand writings. They can practice spelling, write words, and even draw their favorite things in the sand.

If you live on a beach nearby, this is also a great activity for kids to do outside during summer vacation.

11. Spelling Bee

Spelling Bee

An old-fashioned spelling bee game where kids compete against each other to see who can spell the most words correctly is a great way to teach kids letter formation, vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills while having fun.

For kindergarteners, basic words consisting of three to four letters are the perfect starting point. 

12. Copy the Words

Copy the Words

For this exercise, you simply need to print out a set of words on paper and let the kids copy them exactly. They may not understand the meaning of all the words, but they’ll learn how to read and write the letters – which is the main goal of this activity.

Letting the kids practice writing letters over and over again will increase their confidence and improve their handwriting.

13. Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking

Young kids will surely enjoy making a scrapbook with photos, drawings, stickers, and colorful craft papers.

It is also a great writing exercise because they can write captions, descriptions, and short stories about the memories they include in their scrapbook. Plus, scrapbooking is a fun, interactive way for kids to express themselves and share their experiences and emotions. 

14. Crossword Puzzle

Crossword Puzzle

The process of solving a crossword puzzle requires young children to figure out what goes where thus sharpening their memory and concentration.

For kindergarteners, crosswords are the perfect brain-teasing game. They will love the challenge of solving the puzzle while learning new words, enriching their vocabulary, and practicing their writing skills. Plus, there are plenty of categories for them to choose from including:

15. Freedom Wall

Freedom Wall

A freedom wall is a great space for kids to express themselves creatively. They can draw, paint, create collages, write everything they want, and decorate as they please without any restriction.

This creative writing exercise encourages independence, imagination, self-expression, and creativity in young children.

16. Write Letters to Santa

Write Letters to Santa

During the holiday season, parents and teachers alike often encourage kids to write letters to Santa. In fact, this is an age-old tradition that has remained popular over the years because it allows young children to express their wishes and put them on paper.

They are also able to tell Santa (basically their parents) what they want for Christmas while practicing their handwriting, spelling, and word recognition skills.

17. Alphabet Writing

Alphabet Writing

In kindergarten, kids need to familiarize themselves with the letters of the alphabet, both in uppercase and lowercase forms.

Alphabet writing exercises are a great way for kids to reinforce basic skills such as phonics, reading, and writing. Alphabet writing can be fun if combined with pictures and illustrations of things that start with the letter they’re working on.

18. Make a Family Tree

Make a Family Tree

Family trees are a fun way for kids to know more about their family history, as well as practice their spelling and writing skills. Kids can fill out the branches of the family tree with names, birthdays, and other information about their family members.

They may even want to draw a picture of each member or decorate it with family photos to make it more personal.

19. Write Letters for the President

Write Letters for the President

During President’s Day , writing letters to the president is a great way for kids to practice their writing skills as well as express their ideas and feelings.

They can ask the president anything they want, including personal wishes and hopes for the future. Together, the kids can mail their letters to the White House and hope that they reach the president.

20. Dear Future Self

Dear Future Self activity

Kids often have a lot of thoughts and ideas about what they want to be when they grow up.

They can write to their future selves and give them advice on what they think will help them become the person they want to be. The letter can include ideas for college, career goals, hobbies, and more.

21. Name the Colors Challenge

Name the Colors Challenge

This challenge might seem simple, but it’s actually quite challenging for many children. It’s important for kindergarteners to know all the colors and know how to spell them, so this is a great activity for them to practice those skills.

This activity can come in many different forms, including naming the animals, naming the shapes, and so much more. 

22. My Favorite Things

My Favorite Things

Kindergarteners can put together a list of things that they love or what makes them feel special. Not only does this activity help them get their thoughts out into words but it also gives them an opportunity to practice their writing skills.

Plus, this is a great way for kids to learn about what makes them happy while improving self-awareness and self-expression.

23. Writing Thank You Notes

Writing Thank You Notes

Thank you notes are a simple way for kids to learn how to appreciate the things that they receive and the people around them. Not only does this help with their social development, but it also improves their spelling, grammar, and writing skills.

Plus, this activity is a great way to teach young kids about gratitude and learning how to express it, even in the simplest ways.

24. Write About Your Pet

Write About Your Pet

 One of the most common things children love to talk about is their pets, so why not turn this into a writing activity? Kindergarteners can practice their writing skills while at the same time sharing the things they enjoy most about their pets.

This activity will surely spark some lively conversations and help kids develop their creativity and writing skills. 

25. A Letter to Mom or Dad

A Letter to Mom or Dad

Writing Mother’s Day or Father’s Day letters is a wonderful activity for kids to express their thoughts and feelings towards their parents.

This writing exercise not only shows them how much they love and appreciate their parents, but also gives them a chance to improve their spelling, grammar, and language skills.

26. Dear God

Dear God writing activity for kindergartens

Teaching young kids about gratitude will help them become more spiritually developed as they grow older. This simple letter-writing activity to God can be very motivating for kids and give them the opportunity to express what they feel grateful for.

Plus, it’s the perfect way to teach young children how to say thank you for all of God’s blessings.

27. Label It

Label It activity for kids

For this activity, you simply need to prepare some everyday objects, scissors, a few sheets of paper, double-sided tape, and colored markers. The main objective is for kids to write the name of each item and stick it on the object itself.

This is a great writing activity and sensory learning experience for kindergarteners. 

28. All About Me

All About Me

There are plenty of printable templates online that you can use for an “ All About Me ” activity. These fun exercises not only help young kids practice their writing and spelling skills but also allows them to express themselves more freely.

This activity is perfect at the start of the school term when the kids are just starting to get to know each other.

29. Squishy Sensory Ziplock Bags

Squishy Sensory Ziplock Bags

You’ll need the following items for this sensory/writing activity:

  • 75 ml of flour
  • 50 ml of water
  • Food coloring
  • Ziplock bag
  • Scotch tape

To begin with, simply mix 75 ml of flour and 50 ml of water and add a few drops of food coloring (any color you want). Put the mixture inside the ziplock bag, seal it, and further secure it using scotch tape.

This simple activity will keep the kids busy for hours while developing their writing skills as well as their fine motor skills. 

30. Lego Letters

Lego Letters activities

Legos are versatile toys that kids can use to create all kinds of cool things. But, did you know that you can also use them as tools to practice reading and writing?

Kids can use legos to write letters or spell any name or word they want. Plus, kids love legos, so this is a great way to engage them in an educational activity that’s fun and entertaining. 

Make Writing Activities For Kids Fun and Enjoyable

Writing is a critical skill that kids need to develop as early as possible. It’s important for kids to be taught how to write in order to become good readers as well.

Unfortunately, many kids find writing difficult, so it’s important to expose kids to fun and engaging activities that will help them learn to write more effectively.

We hope that these 30 writing activities for kids will inspire you to try some new ideas and have a lot of fun in the process.

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Education Outside

Top 10 Best Writing Activities for Kindergarteners – 2023 Compilation

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Children’s early developmental years are very important for building up the necessary skills for learning, reading, and writing.

However, most children are naturally curious and hyperactive, which is why it is difficult to engage them in boring classes.

To help you out, we have compiled some amazing and interesting fun activities that will brighten up the mood of your classroom and captivate the attention of your students while encouraging them to actively participate in class. We suggest you read this article to get some exciting new ideas for your kindergarten classroom.

Great Writing Activities For Kindergarten

Here are some amazing activities that we think that your preschoolers will love and enjoy. Make sure to keep them super fun and interactive!

1. Giant Letter Maze

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

During the developmental years of children, it is very important to teach them how to grip a pencil correctly. The Giant Letter Maze is a fun activity specially designed for children between the ages of three and four. 

As a teacher, you must engage your children in a fun manner. While your students might not be able to write their ABCs just yet, you can still make them learn and sing their alphabets, all the while teaching them how to grip their pencil the correct way.

This activity takes very little time and effort to set up. All you need is to place a large sheet of paper on the ground and write the letters on it. The letters do not have to be necessary in order.

Ask the child to match the letters in the correct order. You can make this more fun by urging the children to sing their ABCs while doing this activity. Through this activity, you can teach your students how to correctly grip the pencil while matching the letters.

This improves their fine motor skills . To learn more about this activity, you can check out Howweelearn.com as well.

2. Dough Your Letters

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Engaging the preschoolers in educational activities can be a little challenging, especially if they are very active and always looking for fun things to do. However, you can make them do their letters through this cool pre-writing activity for preschoolers. All you need is some colorful play dough and bright drinking straws. Children love to play with colorful things. After they are done creating interesting things from their play dough, ask them to join you in this fun Dough Your Letter activity. Flatten and lay out some brightly colored dough on the table and trace a letter using a sharp object. Now, take the straws and cut them into small pieces, and ask the students to trace the letter by placing the straws in order. Once done, get back and appreciate your students’ handiwork. You can check out FantasticFunandLearning.com to learn more about this activity.

3. Who Am I?

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

The first thing a child must learn is how to write their name. This cool self-introduction activity is a fun way to start teaching your students the basics of writing. The worksheet is designed for kindergarten students to fill in their personal information such as their name, age, and the city they live in.  The worksheet includes a space for the kid to draw their picture and the place where they live. It is a simple and easy writing activity that most preschoolers enjoy doing. You can also ask the students to talk about their favorite color, sports, or book while filling the sheet to make it more engaging and fun. The worksheet, along with more details, is available on Playtolearnpreschool.us and can be printed by parents or teachers. Print as many worksheets as you want for your classroom, and you are good to go! 

4. Pick a Picture, Tell a Tale

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Pictures are a great way to tell a story. They are also a great way to capture the attention of young children. You can use some amazing pictures to find clues to form a tale. Ask the students what is happening in the picture and urge them to write a few sentences. The kids will not only enjoy it thoroughly, but this fun activity will spark the creativity inside them as well. As a teacher, you can make this activity more interesting and engaging by asking the students to read out their stories in front of the class or to their best friend. Print out some colorful pictures to get started. You can download some cool pictures and learn more about this activity from NoTimeForFlashCards.com .

5. Find Your Valentine Card

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Celebrating Valentine’s day is an amazing way to inspire feelings of love and friendship among students. However, you can turn this valentine’s day celebration into a fun and interesting learning activity by engaging students in finding their valentine’s card.

This activity is specially designed for kindergartners and grade-one students and is a great writing activity for early learners and readers. This activity takes a little time to set up but is fairly easy.

You can download printable picture cards with cool vocabulary words related to Valentine’s day and paste them all around the classroom. Print the response sheets for students and ask them to find the words on the picture cards that start with the letter given in their sheets.

The students should look around the classroom and copy down the vocabulary words from the picture cards. This activity is a fun way to teach students how to spell some basic vocabulary words and learn their meanings, all the while engaging them in a fun and friendly classroom activity.

You can download the printable cards and sheets from ConfidenceMeetsParenting.com and find many more valentine’s day activities as well.

6. Aye, Aye Captain! 

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Summers are ideal for spending some amazing time near the ocean with your friends and family. Children, especially, love the sea. Most of them get excited when they learn about the ventures at sea. As a teacher, you can incorporate many fun activities related to the ocean that may not only help the students in learning and writing but also spark their enthusiasm, creativity, and curiosity. This cool Pirate activity includes a pack of printable sheets with different writing, tracing, matching, coloring, and drawing sheets related to pirates. Print the sheets and allow the students to imagine pirate life and complete the tasks.  You can download the printables from WooJr.com . Check out many more activities available on the site for preschoolers as well!

7. Let’s Do a Century!  

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

The 100th day of the class is a great day to celebrate with the children. It denotes that you have spent 100 days with the kids, laughing and learning amazing things. This Let’s Do A Century writing activity is a great way to celebrate the 100th day of learning for preschoolers and kindergartners. Ask them to write 100 things that they want and 100 things they do not want. The teacher can collect the response sheets at the end of the day. This activity is a great way to see what the students have learned so far while making them practice their vocabulary and writing skills in a fun manner. You can check out more similar ideas for the 100th-day celebration for your class available at TheKindergartenSmorgasBoard.com .

8. Thanksgiving Word Hunt 

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Feeling a bit festive lately? Well, it is the perfect time to have some fun in the classroom. Engage your students in this exciting Thanksgiving word hunt activity this year. This activity will not only help them shake off some boredom, but they will also learn some new words related to thanksgiving. To set up this activity, all you need to do is print some colorful thanksgiving picture cards with names and paste them around the room – on the walls, cupboards, and boxes. Now give a sheet to each student with pictures and ask them to find the matching picture card around the name.  After finding the card, tell the students to write the name on the sheet and color in the given picture. This word hunt will keep your kids on their toes, and they will learn some interesting thanksgiving vocabulary as well.  To find out more about this activity, check out TheKindergartenSmorgasBoard.com . 

9. Spring Writing Fest

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Spring is a great time to have fun and enjoy. You can brighten up the mood of your classroom by engaging your students in cool learning and writing activities. We suggest you take your class outdoors if possible and set up a writing center for the kids.

Incorporate spring vocabulary words such as flowers, bloom, bunny, basket, green, etc., into your writing activity. To set up this Spring Writing Fest, print the response sheets for each student and provide them the necessary tools to cut, paste, write, and draw at the writing center.

Ask the students to cut the jumbled letters at the bottom of the page and paste them on their sheet after assembling them in the correct order. Now, students must copy and write the same word in front of the pasted letters, or you can ask them to write a sentence with the focus word in it.

Lastly, ask the students to draw colorful pictures that describe the given word. You can find the printing materials at JournalBuddies.com . Check out the site to learn more about this fun springtime activity.

10. Reindeer Food Writing Tray 

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Christmas is a great time to let out your creative, artsy side. You should encourage your students to show their fun, playful side while learning new things during the Christmas festivities. We suggest you try this Reindeer Food Writing Tray activity to engage your students in some fun learning activities before leaving for the Christmas holidays. To set up, all you need is some oats, glitter, and a baking tray or plate. Make the reindeer food, spread it on the tray, and use your finger to draw letters. This activity helps students learn, recognize, and practice simple words while having a little fun. To learn more about this activity, check out StillPlayingSchool.com .

What Supplies Are Needed For These Activities?

Designing fun activities for children can be a bit challenging, but with the right supplies, you can come up with some amazing ideas to engage your students and make them learn some basic writing skills. These activities are quite simple and can be set up in a few easy steps using the right tools.

Most activities that we have compiled include printable worksheets or picture cards that you can download from the given websites. For this, you may need a color printer and paper. 

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Similarly, most activities include tasks such as cutting, pasting, and drawing, which is why you might need scissors, glue sticks, and drawing stationery such as color pencils, crayons, and oil pastels.

Some activities might require unique supplies, such as play dough, colorful straws, salt, garland branches, and magnet letters, to make them a little more fun and interesting. However, these things are fairly easy to find and are not very expensive either. 

Conclusion 

Dealing with young children is not an easy job, especially if they are hyperactive and super notorious with a very little attention span. Therefore, we believe that the activities we have compiled are a great way to engage your students in some fun learning and writing activities. 

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Easily Enhance Student’s Skills with 5 Fun Kindergarten Writing Activities

Are you a kindergarten teacher searching for effective and enjoyable ways to help your students develop their writing skills and fine motor abilities? Look no further! I’ve always struggled with fitting writing activities into our already-packed schedule. I know it is super important, and my students must do at least a little writing each day. But I was just on the struggle bus when it came to writing. That’s when I decided to add in some “Build a” writing crafts. And boy, did it become one of the most valuable resources in your classroom. This activity, plus many other fun kindergarten writing activities, really got my gears going, and I finally got a great writing program into place!

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The Importance of Kindergarten Writing Activities

As I said above, I knew my students needed to be writing, but I just couldn’t get myself to the right mindset to start it. Writing is challenging for adults, and trying to teach kindergarteners to write may seem impossible to some. However, the first step is understanding why kindergarten writing activities are vital for your students’ growth. Early childhood is an important period for establishing a strong foundation in writing skills. Here are some reasons why: 

Fine Motor Skills Development

Engaging in kindergarten writing activities aids in fine motor skill development. These skills are essential for tasks like holding a pencil, forming letters, and enhancing hand-eye coordination.

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Building Writing Skills

Such activities encourage students to practice writing, helping them become more comfortable with letters, words, and eventually sentences, ultimately nurturing their writing skills.

Fostering Creativity and Expression

Fun writing activities promote creative thinking and self-expression. They empower children to share their ideas and stories through words, which is crucial for their overall development.

Fun Kindergarten Writing Activities

We feel a lot of pressure as Kindergarten teachers because we are the start of it all. This is the time when young learners discover reading and writing. They can either fall in love or run in the other direction. As K teachers, we have a unique opportunity to make writing fun and exciting. I struggled with this for many years, but now, I’ve got it down and include many fun writing activities throughout the year for my students. I’ve included a couple of fun kindergarten writing activities I try to incorporate into my plans yearly. 

Story Stones Adventures

Story stones are small, decorated pebbles or wooden pieces with pictures or symbols. Scatter a set of these stones on a table, and let each child pick a stone to start their story. They’ll take turns selecting stones and incorporating the images into their imaginative stories. This activity enhances creativity, vocabulary, and storytelling skills. Having a writing folder office available while students are writing their small stories is really helpful.

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My Magical Writing Wand

This is a great first writing activity for the year! Turn writing into a magical adventure! Provide each kindergartener with a “magical” wand (a colored pencil or marker). Instruct them to choose an imaginary setting or character from a story they have read or that you’ve read in class. With their “magical” wand, they can write words or draw pictures related to that story. This activity encourages writing, sparks creativity, and helps children connect with the stories they’ve read.

kid holding a pencil

Picture Prompts

Show kindergarteners an interesting picture or illustration, which can be related to a story, a scene, or an everyday object. Encourage them to describe what they see in the picture by writing a short sentence or a few words. Picture prompts stimulate imagination, improve vocabulary, and inspire creative writing.

Funny face made from a sandwich- Journal Buddies

Journal Buddies has a ton of different photo prompts you can print for free from their website!

Writing Journals

A kindergarten journal is a spot for students to write about whatever they want. Sometimes, teachers like to include writing prompts on the page or different activities to help students along with the writing process. Other times, teachers leave the pages blank and let students’ imaginations take the lead. 

fun kindergarten writing activity- a monthly writing journal for kids and a writing office folder

“Build a ” Monthly Writing Crafts

Students engage in creative writing activity crafts. Each month, they receive a new “build a ” writing worksheet with a specific theme. Students follow instructions to cut, glue, and assemble various elements, incorporating their writing into the craft. These activities encourage imaginative storytelling and provide opportunities for students to practice writing skills while enjoying hands-on, thematic projects.

A monster and a writing prompt for a fun kindergarten writing activity.

When to Use “Build a” Writing Crafts

You can use these “Build a ” writing crafts in so many ways and times. I have found numerous places and times to use them. To make the most of these valuable kindergarten writing activities, consider these fun times: 

Writing Activity Extensions

These writing pieces serve as excellent extensions to your regular writing activities. After a lesson on a specific topic, use a “Build a _______” writing activity to reinforce what your students have learned.

Build a love monster writing activity

Monthly Celebrations

Embrace the spirit of each month by introducing a themed “Build a _______” writing activity. Whether it’s Halloween in October or Thanksgiving in November, these resources can add excitement to your classroom.

Reward and Motivation

Use these activities as rewards for good behavior or exceptional effort. Children are motivated by engaging and enjoyable activities, making these packets a valuable incentive.

build a leprechaun writing activity- fun kindergarten writing activity for St. Patrick's Day

Parent Engagement

Encourage parents to participate in their child’s learning journey by sending home the completed writing craft monthly. This can foster family involvement in the learning process and create a stronger bond between home and school.

The significance of incorporating enjoyable kindergarten writing activities cannot go unnoticed! These activities foster a love for writing and lay a strong foundation for essential literacy and reading skills. By bringing fun into the learning process, we create an environment where young learners are eager to explore their creativity, express themselves, and develop the lifelong skills they need for successful communication and storytelling.

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When kids start writing, they’re unlocking a whole new world of imagination to explore. It’s a great way for them to be creative, express themselves and practice key reading and writing skills. 

But as most kids — and adults — will tell you, writing is hard! It can be intimidating to put pen to paper for the first time, and sometimes the challenge of a blank page seems like too much to overcome. 

Writing shouldn’t be scary for kids. These 22 fun writing activities can help them:

  • Use their imagination
  • Think up new stories and ideas
  • Share their writing with friends and family

Use them in your classroom or at home to get kids excited about writing!

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Writing is supposed to be fun! Use these activities to help kids stretch their imagination and record their thoughts on paper in a fun, low-stress environment.

1. Try online ELA games like Prodigy English

Great for: Grades 1 to 6

Online games are a great way to engage students in the learning process — and Prodigy English is bringing the power of game-based learning to language and reading skill practice!

As students build and create, they’re always practicing key reading and language skills that help them write clearly and effectively. Every correct answer gives players more energy to gather resources, complete daily tasks and earn Wishcoins.

Plus, you can send questions about the topics you want them to practice and collect insights about their learning.

2. Poetry scavenger hunt

Great for: Middle and high school students

Words are all around us, so encourage your students to take inspiration from the real-life writing they see every day. Have students collect printed words and phrases from the world around them, including:

  • Magazine ads
  • Graphic novels
  • Newspaper headlines
  • Social media captions

Students can collect and arrange their words on a piece of paper to make a unique piece of poetry. Encourage them to find a key idea and expand on it in creative ways, then have students share their work with the class. 

3. Create your own comic strip

Great for: Grades 4 to 10

Students learn in all sorts of ways. For visual learners, creating a comic strip to accompany their story can help them express themselves in a visual medium. 

Give students a set number of panels and challenge them to come up with a quick story — just a few sentences. Then, they can illustrate their scene in the style of comic books. 

Remind students the point isn’t to be the best artist — it’s to write a story that’s short and exciting. 

4. Create your own Madlib

Great for: Elementary and middle school students

Give students vocabulary practice and help them write a silly story at the same time!

Fill a sheet with the outline of the story, then remove key words like:

For younger students, add a word bank to get them started. As students fill in words, they’ll craft a unique story filled with unexpected twists and turns.

Young student sits at a table with pencil and paper during creative writing activities.

Once students start getting in the habit of writing, these creative writing activities can pull new ideas out of their heads and encourage them to experiment with different genres. 

5. Acrostics

Great for: Grades 3 to 8

Acrostic poems are a great way to introduce your students to poetry! Start with a meaningful word or name and use it as a theme for the poem. 

Writing the word vertically, students can go down the letters and write a short word or phrase that starts with each letter. Acrostic poems help students write within a structure and theme, so it’s easier for them to get started. 

6. A letter to your future self

Great for: Middle school and high school

Where do your students see themselves in a year? Five years? Ten years?

A letter to their future selves is a great way for students to explore their own story, and brainstorm what they want to achieve. Not only can students practice their letter-writing skills, they can use their imaginations to develop a growth mindset . 

For extra nostalgia, store the letters for students and mail them out once the right amount of time has passed. 

7. Write a “Choose your own adventure” story

Great for: Grades 5 and up

Whether it’s a fairy tale, detective story or drama, chances are you’ve had a student tell you they don’t know how their story is supposed to end. 

A “Choose-your-own-adventure” story lets students brainstorm different storylines and endings. Once they’re done, encourage them to share their stories with the class so their peers can go on the adventure too.

8. Write a fake advertisement

Great for: Grades 6 and up

Good writing doesn’t just happen in books — it’s all around us!

Whether students are writing advertisements on their own or as part of a project-based learning assignment , this activity helps them build key media literacy skills and practice their snappy storytelling. 

Have students make up a new product and advertisement, or encourage them to re-imagine an ad for something they love. It’s also a great way to bring media literacy and interdisciplinary learning to your classroom. 

9. Make a story map

Great for: Grades 2 to 8

Not every student is going to be comfortable putting pen to paper right away. Story maps can help students brainstorm details like plot, characters and setting in a way that makes sense for visual learners. 

Have students use charts to set out the beginning, middle and end of their stories. Mind maps can also help them plot out details about their characters or setting. 

Encourage students to present their story map as a finished product or use it to start writing!

Students works with a textbook, pencil and paper in the classroom.

Writing isn’t all fairy tales and short stories — it’s also an important part of learning in middle school, high school and college. Use these academic writing activities to help students understand proper essay structure, grammar and more. 

10. Story chains

Great for: Grades 4 to 8

Stories are better when they’re enjoyed with friends and classmates. And story chains encourage every student to get involved!

Put students in small groups of three to six. Give each student a blank piece of paper and have them write the beginning of a story. Then, pass it to the next student in the group so they can write what happens next. 

For extra educational value, have students work together to summarize a story from your lesson or an important historical event. 

11. Persuasive essays

Sometimes writing is about more than just telling a story. It’s about convincing your readers of your point of view. 

Have older students practice their debate skills with persuasive essays. Start with a prompt, then let students make their case. Some of our favorite prompts for this writing assignment include:

  • Is it more important to be right or to not hurt someone else’s feelings?
  • What important historical figure do you think belongs on the ten-dollar bill and why?
  • Do you think you’re born with your personality traits, or do you gain them as you grow up?

Most importantly, make sure students back up their opinions with solid facts and arguments that convince readers to care. 

12. Solve a real-world problem

Great for: Grade 6 and up

Climate change, litter, bullying, bad cafeteria food — no matter what students pick, there are lots of real-world problems for them to solve. 

Challenge students with a writing assignment that addresses a problem they see in their world. How would they fix it? Whether it’s a short paragraph or a longer essay, encourage them to find something they’re passionate about. After all, that’s where good writing comes from!

13. Vocabulary challenge

Great for: Elementary school students

Vocabulary challenges combine vocabulary strategies with student writing to make your next language arts lesson plan even more engaging. 

Give students a new word (or two or three). Once you’re done practicing it and they know what it means, challenge them to use it in a story as creatively as possible. 

14. Teach citations

Great for: Grades 1 to 12

Footnotes, endnotes and bibliographies are the least exciting part of writing, but they’re essential skills. As students write more complex research papers, they need to know how to give credit where credit is due. Thankfully, there are lots of online resources to help!

The Purdue Online Writing Lab offers teachers and students resources for all stages of the writing process, including citations. To practice, students can write an annotated bibliography as part of a project-based learning assignment or the first step in writing a longer research paper. 

Young girls works with her father on writing activities on their couch.

Writing isn’t just something happening in the classroom. These at-home writing ideas can help you support your child as they experiment with prose and poetry.

15. Write letters to a pen pal

Great for: Grades 3 and up

Everyone likes getting mail! Got a friend with kids in a different part of the country, or far-away family members? A pen pal can be a great way for kids to build friendships and practice their writing skills at the same time. 

16. Bring a home object to life

“It’s as big as a mountain!”

“That’s the fluffiest thing I’ve ever felt!”

The ways kids describe things can crack us up sometimes. Full of wonder and hyperbole, it’s the perfect spark for creative writing, too.

Encourage kids to practice their figurative language skills with a description of something in your home. Let them pack as much alliteration and exaggeration into the description as they can, then do a dramatic reading out loud.  

17. Write reading reactions

If you want to boost reading comprehension and writing skills at the same time, this is the perfect activity. After your child is done reading, encourage them to write a few sentences about what they just read. 

Did they like it? What do they think happens next? Which character was their favorite and why? Learning how to express opinions in writing is a valuable skill. 

18. Document family stories

Great for: Grades 4 and up

Every family has a unique story, including yours. Make memories with your child when you share stories about important family events or your childhood. 

Kids can even interview grandparents, aunts and uncles to record their memories. When you’re done, store them in a shared space so everyone can go back and reminisce.

A person sits at a desk with a notebook, paper, pen and coffee cup.

Writing is a muscle, and you have to flex it every day to get stronger. Use these daily writing activities to make writing part of your everyday routine. 

19. Journaling

Great for: Everyone

Sometimes, you’ve just gotta write it out. 

Whether you’re trying to make sense of life or just need a place to organize your thoughts, journaling is a great way to unwind, practice mindfulness and build social emotional skills . 

All kids need to get started is a notebook and a pen. Let them know you’re not going to read it, but they’re welcome to come to you if there’s something they want to talk about. 

20. Blog about your interests

Great for: High school and up

Everyone’s passionate about something. Whatever your students love, encourage them to share it with the world! Blogging is an accessible and fun way to express themselves, nerd out about the things that bring them joy and share their opinions with the world. 

Sites like WordPress and Wix offer free website builders to help students get started. This is a great way for kids to build computer skills and digital literacy .

21. Free writing

Write, write, write and don’t stop. That’s the premise behind free writing, a writing practice that can help unlock creativity, discover new ideas and take the pressure out of a blank page. 

Give students a five-minute timer and challenge them to write continuously, without worrying about formatting, spelling or grammar. They can write about whatever they want, but there’s only one rule: don’t stop. 

22. Answer daily writing prompts

Make time to exercise your brain with daily writing prompts! At the start of the day or as a quick brain break , set aside time for students to respond to a quick daily writing prompt. 

Students should have a dedicated journal or binder to make it a seamless part of your lessons. Whether or not you choose to read their writing is up to you, but it’s important to build good daily habits. 

Teacher and child sit in the classroom and work on writing activities together.

A blank page can be a scary sight for a student who doesn’t know what to write about. 

Use writing prompts to:

  • Kickstart a student’s imagination
  • Start your lesson with a fun writing activity
  • Give students a topic to debate in writing

Some of our favorite simple writing prompts include:

  • Write a story about a wooden door, a can of soda and a blue shoe. 
  • If you met a monster looking for new friends, what would you do?
  • What’s your favorite season? What makes it the best?
  • If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
  • Describe your dream birthday cake. 
  • Write a story about being cold without using the word “cold.”
  • If you could decorate your bedroom any way you wanted, what would it look like?
  • Is it better to have lots of friends or just a few really good friends?
  • Write a story in 10 words or less.
  • Write a story about the best surprise you’ve ever received. 

For more writing prompts you can use in and out of the classroom, check out our full list of 225 writing prompts for kids .

Writing activities can bring reluctant writers out of their shells

Writing is hard and can be intimidating for a lot of students. 

But even the quietest and most reluctant students have lots of stories to tell! You just have to encourage them to get their words out. 

Writing activities help remove some of the pressure and give students:

  • A fun way to approach writing 
  • A starting point for their stories
  • Chances to share their writing with students

No two stories are the same, just like your students. Every story can start in a different way, and that’s the beauty of writing prompts.

Whether it’s writing activities or math problems, there are lots of ways to get reluctant learners excited about your lessons with educational activities. 

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10 Fun Writing Activities for Kindergarteners At Home

In this blog post, we will share ten fun writing activities for kindergarteners at home that could help your child practice essential skills and stay motivated. With the right amount of support, encouragement, and guidance, they can master these creative activities quickly. So read on to learn more about these writing exercises for kindergarteners!

Writing Activities for Kindergarteners at Home

Writing is the ability to express thoughts and knowledge on paper. This skill is crucial and priceless. Maybe, the way a person writes or the imagination he manifests is somewhere associated/reflects the inner mind. Hence, developing writing skills is worthwhile. 

Focusing on writing ability enables your child to learn phonetics and comprehensive skills. Thus develops communication skills.

Fun Writing Activities for Kindergarteners At Home

Does your child feel it challenging to write? Or he hates those writing practices? Well, there’s nothing to worry about! Kindergarteners often find writing as a tedious activity. 

Even grown-ups don’t like to write. But, for kindergarteners, it’s an essential part of learning. Without a formidable foundation, academic success is not achievable. So what to do? Well, here are ten fun writing activities for kindergarteners at home. 

  • Paint Your Name

Kids often love art and craft activities. As the name suggests, painting your name is creative and lets your child learn too. You could also add sight words as the kid progresses. 

To start this activity, take a paper, and write the word using tape. Yes, a tape! And then, color the paper, peel off the tape. 

Now, the page is colored, but the word isn’t. The kid may color it using crayons or Do-A-Dot Marker. It’s better to use colors with fewer chemicals and dermatologically tested ones, if possible.

Fun Writing Activities for Kindergarteners At Home

  • Make a Fancy Book

Kids love colors, diagrams, and pictures. You can make a perfect fancy activity book in which the kid follows the instructions to create lines, sketches, color the pictures, write words, copy and write the words, then color it, etc. You could also download tracing photographs of animals or objects from the internet. 

The child needs to trace all the dots and complete the image. Secondly, he can even color it according to him and then write its correct name. By doing so, he is writing, practicing, and gaining control (developing motor skills). 

The book can also include matches. Divide a page into two; the left side has images, and the right side has their names. It would be better if you jumble up both sides. The kid needs to match the entire table. This activity focuses on practice and control!

  • Go Shopping Together

Wait a minute! This activity is not to test your patience. Well, it might sound troublesome, but you can profit from it. Why not ask them to make a shortlist of groceries, including their wishes (toys, chocolate, etc.)

They can also draw a picture of those things (if they can’t write). Taking them shopping allows them to see new words, colors, and things. 

People often buy picture books that consist of an image with different objects marked with numbers. And, at the end of the page, there’s the solution to those numbers. 

Example: Image of a classroom, duster marked as 1, bench as 2, doors as 7, fans as 3, etc. Teaching from a picture book is great, but taking the child on a real tour is excellent. 

You could do the same thing in the store without worrying about people (as you are just showing the items to your kindergartener). So maybe there’s nothing to be embarrassed about.

  • Write a Story

Kids are more creative in their kindergarten times. They usually enjoy doing creative activities. Encourage him to create a short story on his own. 

Parents need to help them, and the assistance may vary from child to child. If the child cannot write the story or frame it, you could listen to it. And then help them write it down. 

To help them, design a book with bright colors, tracing words, images to paint, or add your illustrative ideas. Your child will love to see his story in a book with pictures.

I know, the majority of the job would be for the parents but it’s alright. This activity encourages them to express their thoughts and gives you an image of their subconscious mind.  

  • Match The Following

A Match is an old-school approach every student knows. Here for kindergarteners, you can create cards with different words and their meaning or their image. Now, place those cards and ask the kid to match them appropriately. 

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

  • Fill the Blanks

Take your child’s favorite storybook. Now, create a short paragraph with blanks. Now, recite the story to the child and then let him attempt the blanks. Blanks here should be words he knows or sight words. Suppose, “____ upon a time,” and you give him three options; Once, Twice, and ago. Now, the child needs to select the most appropriate word. 

Even if he doesn’t select the correct word, he has seen one more word today. And, ask him to write the answer. You can give him a paragraph with 5 to 10 words.

This activity also helps your child to understand basic grammar, at least plural and singular. Slowly, he will be able to identify where to apply singular and plural.

  • Write Message

You can use a message board for this. You can leave notes for your kid and ask him to write back their answer on the board. Or you can also use the same playing hunt game. 

You may hide objects at different places in your home and give the child a clue note. When he finds the first object, he needs to write down the name of the object. 

Then read the second clue and find the second object. You can make 4 to 5 notes initially and increase if the child shows decent interest.

  • Roll the Dice and Write

In this activity, you will need paper, a marker, and a few images. Now, make a table/matrix of 2×3 (total six cells). 

Now, give a number to each cell (you can shuffle it) and paste an image in each cell. Now, ask the child to roll the dice, and whatever number comes, he needs to write down the object name. 

fun writing activities to do with kindergarten

Suppose: Cell 1 is Bat, 2 is Orange, 4 is Apple, 6 is Car. You roll the dice, and the outcome is “4”, and the kid writes “Apple.” That’s all!

  • Build New Words

For this activity, you will need color paper, a pen/marker, and scissors. Just take two to three cutouts of each alphabet and place them in a shuffled manner. Now, give your child ten words to assemble from the cutouts. 

You directly, but he might try to form new words after doing this activity and learn new words (at the same time). Maybe those words won’t be meaningful, but at least he will find them attractive. And, assuming and creating is the first step towards learning!

  • Poems, Stories, and Envelopes

It is an old-fashioned way of learning . You teach the child rhymes, poems and recite stories. And, the child is asked to write whatever he remembers. Or poem is given with blanks, and the kid fills it. 

Additionally, you can add envelopes. Suppose your kid’s birthday is coming. Let him write his birthday invitation? People often do this and even compare envelopes of different years. You can also encourage your child to write envelopes on various occasions!

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33 Sensory Kindergarten and Preschool Writing Activities

Writing Tools and Writing Games and Activities

Kindergarten and preschool writing activities are so fun when you use more senses!  Young children learn drawing shapes and writing letters better when fun fine motor activities are a part of it. The best way to help a child practice is using more of the senses.  

Before you begin practicing shapes and letters, make sure your kids are ready!

As a pediatric occupational therapist, I have come across many students who aren’t ready for printing, but their curriculums have them participating in preschool writing activities. 

Additionally, I see many kindergarten classrooms that begin printing right away when students are taught letter sounds.  The programs have the kiddos learning to print lowercase letters…. on 3-lined paper!! 

[To be honest, it makes me cringe a little.] 

A small percentage of kids have success with it… their fine motor and visual motor skills are above average.  They’ve likely had proper play and developmental opportunities in their preschool years.

On the flip side, the rest of the students really struggle.  In kindergarten!  They don’t have the foundational  pre-writing skills  that they need.  But they’re expected to start printing.  And the expectation is to start printing on lines like first graders!  

The child’s hand and brain is so focused on trying to use the lines that they aren’t even learning  proper letter formation .

[To those of you who follow the developmental sequence and focus on pre-writing before you begin, thank you!  I’ve been in many of your rooms as well and – as some say in kindergarten… it makes my heart happy!!  haha]

If you’re as passionate about this as I am… help these little ones by spreading the word.  Encourage and advocate for  readiness skills first ! 

Skills Needed for Kindergarten and Preschool Writing Activities

As noted in the  Pre-Writing Skills  post, there are important foundational skills needed before kids start printing.  (Click on the links in the list for more information.)

Body and brain readiness skills for printing and writing can include the following:

  • Sensory processing  skills
  • Gross motor imitative skills
  • Body awareness
  • Core strength and stability
  • Adequate  posture for sitting
  • Interest and motivation
  • Ability to  follow directions  
  • Attention to task
  • Directionality & position understanding
  • Bilateral coordination
  • Crossing midline
  • Hand dominance
  • Pincer grip, skill finger, and  grasp development
  • Hand dexterity  to control the end of the pencil
  • Eye muscle control
  • Visual perception (MANY subset skills involved)
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Visual motor integration
  • Visual memory (letter identification!)

Many of these skills  start  to develop in late toddlers and in preschoolers.  They  continue  to develop and become more refined in preschool, kindergarten and first grade. 

Occupational Therapy Tips for Pre-Writing and Writing Activities in Preschool and Kindergarten

Before I share the multi-sensory activities, I’ll cover a few basic tips that I used when working on practicing pre-writing and writing skills. 

First, children’s brains, bodies and hands need multiple ways to practice different skills.  They need a variety of  sensory input to help build a foundation for learning .

Second, a variety of  movement and brain break activities  are needed to help preschoolers and kindergarteners increase their interest and attention.  Then, they’ll learn to sit for longer when it actually comes to drawing and printing. 

Third, in order to build the skills needed for writing, the activities have to be fun!  Which is so easy for young kids… their “workdays” are filled with play, games and fun activities. 

The fun activity you choose for learning has to be motivating.  Find what your kids like.  Follow their lead with the theme, tools, and toys that you use for the pre-writing skills activities. 

Fourth, use different tools and mediums to help all the muscles in their little hands.  This gives practice holding and controlling basic shapes with different motions when practicing pencil strokes needed for printing. 

Additionally, pre-writing activities should also include opportunities for free drawing to develop skills and creativity.  Get creative with your writing center.  It does not always have to involve letters and numbers.  Kids Country Learning Centers share  benefits of drawing time for kids .

Finally, as often as possible, use large  vertical spaces  on a large piece of paper or a chalkboard.  The vertical position really helps kids to see and feel the motion of what is being drawn.  It helps visually, and it helps build muscles for printing.

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Fun Tools to Use for Drawing, Coloring, Pre-Writing and Printing During Kindergarten and Preschool Writing Activities  

As I mentioned, it’s great to try different tools and mediums for drawing forms, shapes, letters and numbers.  Specific tools at certain ages help a child’s ability to  develop grasping skills .

Toddlers and younger preschoolers need tools that promote a rounded palm, and tools that place their thumb on the opposite side of their other fingers.  I’ll list some “drawing” tools in a sequential order. 

Some items should be broken in half or even in thirds – this helps kids place only the pads of their fingers on the tools, rather than grasping with their whole hand or all of their fingers.

Fun Drawing, Coloring, Pre-Writing and Printing Tools

  • Potato or small apple cut in half (used with washable paint)
  • Egg crayons
  • Sidewalk chalk  (broken in half for all fingertips)
  • Peanut crayons
  • Chubby crayons
  • Triangle crayons  (broken in half for the pads of the thumb, index and middle fingers)
  • Vibrating pens  – great for added tactile and proprioceptive feedback
  • Jumbo pencils  (cut in half! See image)
  • Jumbo crayons  (broken in half or thirds)
  • Regular crayons
  • Q-tips (when kids are using their three fingers on tools)
  • Flip crayons  (good for dexterity)
  • Regular dustless chalk  (broken in half or thirds)
  • Golf pencils  or  Learning Without Tears Pencils
  • Regular pencils

Use this progression of drawing tools as you help your kids with pre-writing and printing.

33 Preschool and Kindergarten Writing Activities

A couple tips that I would like to share professionally as an occupational therapist: I avoid tracing letters and using dry erase markers.  Too much tracing causes young kids to just cover up what they see without feeling and learning the motion.  Additionally, for young children with sensory difficulties, dry erase markers tend to be too slippery and they’re not able to develop muscle memory for each letter stroke.  

The following are a list of hands-on activities that help support printing.  Use these activities to work on shapes, letters, numbers, and/or name writing. 

1.  Dance Ribbons  and  Scarves  

Practice pre-writing motions with ribbons or scarves (this is also great for crossing midline, posture and gross motor skills.)  Reinforce the writing process by first focusing on various writing strokes – using LARGE movements.  Have kids move their entire arm in different positions (vertical lines, horizontal lines, diagonals,  counterclockwise circles, etc.  Add directionality terms such as top, middle, bottom and left-right.  Use a ribbon or scarf as a large writing tool to draw letters or numbers in the air.

2. Cars or Figurines

Use cars to drive in circles, diagonal lines, paths, shapes, on tape on the floor or on a vertical surface.  Or have figurines walk through straight lines and paths that make shapes.  Work on vertical lines, horizontal lines, diagonals, circles, triangles, square, etc.  Add arrows and give directional terms (“Start at the top and drive down!”)

3.  Popsicle Sticks

Build shapes and letters with popsicle sticks.  Initially, practice copying from a model. As young kids develop better perception skills, have them make shapes and forms from memory.

4.  Handwriting / Learning Without Tears Wood Pieces

Practice pre-writing strokes, pre-writing shapes and capital letters. This set is great for visual perception and fine motor skills. (The program is developed by a pediatric occupational therapist. See more of her tools below.)

5. Sticks or Rocks

Incorporate nature and the outdoors into learning. Go for a walk outdoors and gather sticks and/or rocks. Build shapes and letters with them.

6. Learning Without Tears  Stamp and See Screen

These are great for capitals and learning directionality.  The size of the magnet pieces in this set are great for helping young kids with grasp development.

7. Play Dough  

Add sensory input and work on building strength in the hands with play dough.  Make sure kids build designs, letters and shapes correctly.  

Additional use for play dough: flatten onto the desk top and work on pencil grip using a plastic tool or stylus to draw.

8. Roll-a-Dough Letters  (Learning Without Tears)

This set uses playdoh in a packaged container with a tray for building. There are laminated capital letter and number cards with this set.

9. Pre-Writing Stencil Patterns  or  Large Stencil Shapes

Use the pre-writing stencils with a variety of tools to follow the paths, designs and shapes.  The large stencils are great for staying inside the edge of each shape. These are both great for pencil control AND bilateral coordination.

10.  Magnetic Maze Board Toy

This fun play or writing center activity works on grasping, letter recognition, visual focus, visual tracking, and visual motor control as letters are matched.  (There is also a number board available.)

11.  Magnet Letter Boards

These are so fun for kids who show readiness skills.  Just make sure they follow the correct motions when they trace the magnet beads.  The boards show directions by number, but please encourage continuous motions when making a, b, d, e, g, h, m, n, p, q, r, and u.

12. Magnets and Paper Plates

Use magnets on the top and bottom of plates with shapes or letters or numbers drawn on them – add arrows to letters and numbers to help with formation.

[Click on  this link to see specific directions and examples in another blog post  – kids, parents and teachers LOVE this activity!]

13. Chalk on a Chalkboard

Chalk gives great feedback to the hands when learning letter formation.  I love when schools have a vertical chalkboard to use for the wet-dry-try method with  sponge cubes .  If there’s no large chalkboard, I use the small  slate chalkboard  from Learning Without Tears.  It’s a fun activities that my students have always loved.

14. Chalk on Large Construction Paper

When chalkboards are not available, large pieces of construction paper combined with the chalk are a great way to give feedback to improve muscle memory. Small pieces of chalk are great for building strength to work on pencil grip.

15.  Window Crayons  on a Glass Door Window

These provide more resistance than markers.  The resistance gives more sensory feedback to help increase muscle memory.  Break them in half to improve grasping skills.  The scrubbing to clean it off is also a great way to work on arm strength and crossing midline!

16.  Dry Erase Crayons  on a Whiteboard or Whiteboard Table

Again, these provide increased resistance to the fine motor muscles. This helps the brain learn the motions better. Especially for kids who need more proprioceptive input and feedback.

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17. Shaving Cream

This is such a classic and fun activity. It’s an easy way to give kids tactile input when practicing formations.  

So many kids are a little picky with textures, this is important for the brain and hands. Add sand or salt for even more texture for young kids who tolerate the smooth texture.

18.  Sand Tray  

This cool kit comes with letter cards – ready to go for your writing center. Kids can isolate and use their index finger, use plastic tools, or use cotton swabs to draw in these.  You can also rub chalk shavings into the sand to create fun colors!

19. Salt Tray

Sprinkle salt onto a tray or paper plate. Use a dark background with white salt. Rub pastel chalk shavings or subtle spices and herbs for color and a seasonal scent.

20. Rice Tray

Mix food coloring with dry rice to increase visual stimuli. (Make sure it’s fully dry before placing on your tray.) Skip the food coloring, and add a thin layer of water to the rice tray to change the texture.

21. Pasta Tray

Similar to the rice tray! Add food coloring, add a little water, and/or crush the pasta. Use different sizes and types of pasta on different trays to vary the texture and feeling for the index finger.

22. Squishy Bags

Fill Ziploc bags with finger paint or hair gel.  Add glitter or confetti for added visual interest.  Make sure whatever you choose, you place it over a contrasting firm surface.  Use the index finger for drawing.

23.  Wikki Sticks  

Bend and form shapes, letters or numbers before tracing with fingers (following the correct directions.) Stick to a vertical surface for added core and shoulder work, as well as improved visual presentation.

24. Pipe Cleaners

Bend and form pipe cleaners into different shapes and numbers. Use a magnet wand to pick them up in a certain sequential order in your writing center.

25. Flashlight or  Laser Light Pointer  

Work on visual tracking, memory, imagery, closure, etc with this cool activity.  Draw and write with the lights on a wall, ceiling, floor, desktop, etc.  Make sure to pick contrasting, plain backgrounds for this activity.  Darken the room when possible.

26. Draw on the Carpet with the Index Finger

During circle time, what a simple way to add tactile feedback to the fingers than using your carpet.  Make sure students are squared up (all facing the same way) when they draw or write with their index finger.  This helps them see and form each shape, letter or number correctly.

27. Palm or Forearm Drawing

Have kids use their index finger to practice drawing on their opposite palm or opposite bare forearm.  Extra tactile input to the palms gives great input to the brain.  And kids are able to control and expect the input as they do it themselves.  

28. Partner Drawing on Back

Kids pair up; one draws a shape, letter or number on his/her partner’s back.  The partner guesses what is drawn.  (Do you remember this one when you were younger?- I loved it!) 

29. Draw on Paper Placed on Top of Sandpaper

Using a pencil or other writing tool to draw on paper placed over sandpaper. This is a great way to provide extra input to the muscles.  It helps your kids who need more motor feedback.

30. Use a Crayon on Paper Placed on Top of a  Bumpy Craft Screen

This is a great sensory activity (I actually remember doing this when I was in kindergarten!)  I buy craft screens and place construction or printing paper over top.  The crayon leaves a great texture for tracing with the finger after the shape is drawn. 

31. Tear Tissue Paper to Build Letters and Numbers

Tearing small pieces of paper builds bilateral skills and fine motor strength. Building each shape or letter helps develop visual perception as well. It works on position in space and directionality.

32. Cotton Swabs and Paint

Work on visual motor skills and grasp development with this fun activity. Kids dip the cotton swab into a little paint.

They can make lines to fill in outlines or they can dab dots inside shape, letter or number outlines. Just make sure they follow the proper motions to form each one.

33. Simple Mazes

Mazes are one of my favorite activities to work on pencil control, visual tracking, motor control, and hand-eye coordination. These fine motor skills are so important for writing.

Find mazes for your writing center that focus on pre-writing strokes and diagonal lines.

Related Posts for Pre-Writing and Printing for Preschool and Kindergarten

For more ways to help your kiddos, especially when you start teaching actual printing, check out  Form Letters Properly with These 9 Helpful Tips .  There are also links to handwriting programs in this post.

Make sure kids sit with  good posture .  Explore  Flexible Seating Options  to help with posture and attention. Incorporate  core exercises  as needed to give their bodies stability for fine motor skills.  

For more fun OT activities and games that support pre-writing and writing:

How to Improve Reading with 15+ Visual Skills Activities

42 Easy Visual Perceptual Activities to Support Learning

Tactile Learning: A Unique Hands on Activity

An Easy Visual Motor Activity Using Magnets (Here’s the link again, in case you missed it in the list of activities.)

Mechanical Pencils vs. Wooden Pencils

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  • Narrative Writing Prompts
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  • Fiction-Themed Writing Prompts
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  • Deep Emotions Prompts
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  • Descriptive Writing Prompts

The best kindergarten writing prompts are the ones that are thought-provoking, funny, and interesting. They encourage your children to think in different ways by answering questions that are unconventional and engaging.

Your kids can also learn to improve their writing construction, grammar, and understanding of tenses and verbs with the right prompts. They can improve their writing abilities, innate comprehension, and pattern detection when making the right answers to prompts.

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10 Narrative Writing Prompts

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Narrative writing prompts are highly popular among kindergarten kids because it helps them understand how to think deeper about a topic. They can improve their writing and reading abilities while simultaneously collecting their thoughts when they get the right kindergarten narrative writing prompts. You can also get a sense of their innate creative abilities with the right opinion writing prompts kindergarten questions. 

1. If you could get one ability in the whole wide world, what would it be?   

2. If you were asked to make up a new flavor of chocolate, what would it be?    

3. Your mom and dad ask you to plan your next vacation. Where do you go?    

4. Do you have a sibling? Do you love spending time with your sibling?    

5. Do you have a hobby? Why do you enjoy it?    

6. At recess, I like to _.     

7. What’s your favorite subject at school? Why do you like it?

8. Have you ever had a dream that felt real? Describe it.

9. What’s your favorite song? Why do you love that song?   

10. What is your least favorite activity at school? Why do you not like it?

10 Essay Writing Prompts

Children doing essay writing prompts

You can use the right informative kindergarten writing prompts to encourage your kids to write essays that are highly detailed. It’s important to help them write coherently and with purpose when they share their thoughts and opinions within the essay style. 

1. Write about your collection of educational toys . Why do you love your toys? Do you like sharing your toys?     

2. What’s the best way to apologize to someone? When do you say sorry to someone?  

3. Where was your last vacation? What things did you see there?

4. Have you tried a new food that you liked? How did you feel?

5. Why do kids go to school? What do kids learn at school?

6. Is there something new you learned in math ? What was it?

7. Talk about the importance of learning to read better.

8. Do you have a pet? What do you love about your pet?

9. If you could meet Santa, what would you ask him? What presents would you want your friends to get?

10. If you could be a teacher for a day, what would you teach your class?    

10 Research Prompts

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You can make the process of improving your kids’ writing by having them research subjects that they love. You can make them research topics such as biology, history, and math, with interesting prompts that get them thinking. The best research-driven kindergarten writing prompts can show your kids the importance of continuous learning. 

1. What’s the largest animal in the world? Why did it become that big? 

2. What is the role of collaboration in our society?

3. Why do we get sick, and how can we prevent it?   

4. Write about the states of matter.

5. What happens when it rains? Where does the water go?

6. Research your family’s history. Where were they from?     

7. What does your family do when you’re at school?   

8. What are the steps that go into making clothes?

9. What is snow? Why does it snow in the winter?

10. How does an animal hibernate?      

10 Funny Writing Prompts

Child working on funny writing prompts

You can pick out the funniest kindergarten writing prompts and have your kids laugh and write at the same time. You can make them chuckle as they write and help them unlock their inner comedian. Funny prompts also alleviate the stress of learning how to write in kindergarten, as it is a more casual writing exercise.

1. Imagine every vegetable you dislike is served to you for dinner. What would be your reaction?

2. What would you do if you were the President of your own country? What would be your first act as President?

3. What if your house was suddenly transformed into a Lego block house? What funny things would you experience?  

4. Write a funny short story about a unicorn and a tiger.  

5. Can you come up with funny, made-up words? What would they sound like?

6. A dolphin swam into the deep ocean and met a shark. What would their conversation be like?

7. Write a funny poem about your favorite cartoon.

8. Write a story about the journey of a talking carrot.

9. Imagine that you walk into a toy store, and every toy has a different accent. What would they talk about?

10. Write a funny story about the adventures of a flying dog.

10 Poetry Prompts

Children doing poem writing prompt

Poetry is an excellent form of self-expression, especially when kids love to rhyme silly words and things. If your kids love singing and dancing, then having them write poetry can be a fruitful endeavor. Poetic kindergarten writing prompts can be great tools to improve grammar, sentence construction, and pattern recognition. 

1. Make a poem about the sun and the stars.  

2. Write about your day in the form of a poem.

3. Write a poem about your favorite color.      

4. Make up a poem in a completely new language. Try and make it rhyme.

5. Write a poem about a frog singing in the water.

6. Can you write a poem about ordering off the kid’s menu?

7. Write a poem about words that rhyme with cow.

8. Create a poem about your favorite breakfast foods.

9. Make up a poem about running in the yard.    

10. Write a poem about your city, talking about its landmarks, history, and fun places to explore. 

10 Fiction-Themed Writing Prompts

Child working on fiction themed writing prompt

Introducing fiction-themed fun writing prompts for kindergarten kids can be helpful in driving more secondary processing writing. They can prepare a range of nuanced answers based on prompts that are specially designed to make them think outside their normal stimuli. 

1. You’re a part of the Peppa Pig universe, and you can talk to Peppa. What would you say to Peppa?

2. You can take a magical vacation anywhere in the world. Where would you go and how would you get there?

3. You’re sitting on a magical boat that can fly across the skies. You suddenly stop at the moon. What do you see? What happens next?

4. You’re in the school bus and stopped at a red light. Suddenly you find that the tires have turned into Swiss cheese. What happens next?   

5. You’ve brought two sandwiches for lunch but your friend forgot to carry his lunchbox. What do you do next?

6. Imagine that you’re a historian and have found the first material of the earth. What do you do?   

7. You’re learning how to swim, and suddenly, the water turns into green jelly. What do you do? Do you continue swimming?   

8. Imagine that you get to design a school from scratch. What new things would you add?   

9. You need to make a completely new flavor of ice-cream. What would it be?   

10. You’re riding a unicorn when suddenly you meet a rabbit. The rabbit asks for a ride to the market. What happens next? 

10 Animal Journal Prompts!

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Animal-themed creative writing prompts kindergarten assignments can help your child excel in the domain of imaginative writing. They can also apply many of the grammatical rules they’ve learned when writing about their favorite animals. These prompts are also excellent if your child loves animals naturally. 

1. Why do you love your pet? What are some of its qualities that you love?

2. Imagine that you can now talk to fish. What would you ask them?

3. A caterpillar takes a trip to the mall. What does it see?

4. You spot a cat walking on the edge of a tall building. What does it do next?

5. Is there a cartoon animal that you love? Write about them.  

6. My favorite farm animals are _.

7. A monkey escaped the zoo. Oh no! What happens next?

8. You are riding on top of an elephant in your city. What do you see?

9. Your guinea pig can now fly. Where does it go?

10. Write a story about a tiger losing its stripes. What does it do next? How does it find its stripes? 

10 Deep Emotions Prompts

Child tapping into emotions for writing prompts

You can start talking about the emotional complexities of relationships and friendships with the right writing prompts for kindergarten kids. These can also help them focus on their inner thought process when it comes to dealing with emotions.

1. How do you feel when you talk to your friends? Do you feel appreciated?

2. How do you feel when you pet your cat?

3. What are some of the things that make you happy?    

4. How do you feel when you see your friend hurt?  

5. What was your last dream about? How did you feel?

6. What’s your favorite part about being at home?   

7. How do you feel when you are surrounded by your friends?    

8. Talk about the last time you felt sad. What made you feel sad?    

9. Write a letter to someone who made you feel bad. Talk about how they made you feel.

10. What are five things that you are thankful for? Talk about them in detail.     

10 Journal Writing Prompts

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The right kindergarten journal prompts can help your little ones excel in improving their writing skills. You can provide the right kindergarten writing prompts and have your kids talk about their thoughts and feelings. The best kindergarten journal prompts are the ones that ask your child to go deeper into their processing side. 

1. What’s your favorite stuffed toy? Talk about your favorite teddy bear.  

2. What do you feel when you get a hug from your parents?

3. Have you made someone feel special? What did you do?

4. I love my family because _.

5. I can make the world a better place by _.  

6. My daily routine involves _.

7. I plan on taking a vacation to _.  

8. I love my dog because _.  

9. When do you feel appreciated by others?

0. Why do you love animals? Talk about how animals make you feel.   

10 Descriptive Writing Prompts

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The best part about descriptive writing topics for kindergarteners is that kids can fully express themselves without limitations. They can process complex information from the prompt and write out their thoughts in a cohesive way. Descriptive writing ideas for kindergarten kids also help them organize their sentences better.

1. Describe an interesting place you visited after school.  

2. What is your favorite hobby? Describe it in detail.

3. How do you want the world to be? Talk about what changes you’d like to see.

4. Describe your favorite meal. Why do you love it?

5. Describe your city’s layout. What are the major landmarks?

6. Talk about the things that you are good at.    

7. Why do you love your classroom? Describe the details of the classroom.

8. Talk about where you’d like to go on vacation next. Describe everything you want to see.  

9. Who is your favorite cartoon character? Why do you love them?    

10. What is your favorite holiday? Why do you love that holiday?    

Help Your Kindergartener Become A Better Writer

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The most important thing to remember when improving your kindergartener’s writing skills is to help them through different tasks. You can provide them right prompts, worksheets and lessons, but you also need to be there next to them helping them complete these materials.

You can also focus on writing letters, summaries, stories, poems for kids to keep your young ones engaged. You can pick out some interesting kindergarten journal topics and have your kids work on the ones that they love.

You can teach your kids to visualize what they’re about to write prior to starting. They can picture the kindergarten journal prompts in their minds and form a structured approach to completing the question. This can help them introduce more nuanced elements within a formalized framework. 

Conclusion: Let Your Kindergartner Explore All Sides of Their Writing Abilities

The best writing prompts help your kindergartener flourish in the domains of grammar, handwriting, pattern detection, and reading comprehension. You can encourage them to become better at writing different types of answers and responses, which makes them more confident in the English language.Get started today with the 100 kindergarten writing prompts!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do i select the right writing prompts for my kindergarten child.

You can focus on prompts that your child finds interesting.

How do I encourage my child to write prompts regularly?

It’s best to reward them initially and help them get used to writing daily to improve their skills.

How many writing prompts should I have my kindergartener do?

You should start with 5-10 writing prompts that are of different types and genres.

How can my kindergartener improve their handwriting?

You can have your kindergartener practice their writing skills with worksheets, prompts, and journals.

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15 Creative Writing Games And Activities For Kids

Help your children develop their writing skills with the help of games and practice.

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Mark Twain said, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” Although children may not find it that easy and entertaining, you can inculcate the habit through interesting writing games for kids . It is a fun and distinct way of piquing their interest in this skill by letting them enjoy it as they learn. In this post, we have a list of the best games and activities to help you engage your children in writing while having fun.

Fun Writing Games For Kids

Writing games need not be all plain, boring or intense. You can try some creative ways to make writing pleasant and enjoyable. Try these fun games for children to begin their lessons in writing.

1. Secret Pictionary

A game of Pictionary is fun to play when there are more than three players. You can play this game even without the Pictionary cards as all you need is a pencil and a blank paper.

  • The first player writes a random phrase and passes it on to the next player.
  • The second player has to draw an image based on his/her perception of the phrase written by the first player. Fold the first phrase, and pass it to the next player.
  • Now the third player has to understand the drawing by the second player and write a line or a phrase based on the drawing. Fold the paper to cover the first phrase and the first drawing, and pass it on.
  • This shall go on with the phrase and drawing alternately until it reaches the last player.
  • Unfolding all the pages at the end of the game will reveal a very funny short story.

Charlotte Bismuth, a mother and an author, shares how pictionary brings her family together for a fun after-dinner entertainment. She says, “Last week, my husband and I played Pictionary with our little girls after dinner for three consecutive nights… The first night, I was just so happy we’d played. The second night, I thought it was just a lucky break. By the third night, I was ecstatic —we were on the brink of a family tradition! I couldn’t believe it was possible to anchor in something fun ( ⅰ ).’’

2. Telephone oracle

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Asking your questions to the Oracle is like sitting with a funny magic ball. Come up with wacky questions and gear up for equally wild answers.

  • Every player has to write one question each which they want the Oracle to answer, at the top of the page.
  • Now every player has to pass their papers to the person on their left.
  • Each player has to answer the question according to their perception.
  • Now the players have to conceal the question written on the top portion by folding it and then pass on the papers again to their left.
  • This step is tricky but interesting. Every player has to write a possible question after reading the previous answer they see in their paper.
  • Fold the paper such that only the latest question is visible and pass it to the left side player.
  • The same rounds continue till the bottom of the page and end with an answer.
  • At the end of the game, all the players unfold their papers to read their original question, the answers they have received, and everything in between. Kah-ray-zee! You will be surprised to see the crazy answers to your original question.

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3. finish the story.

Your search for creative writing games for kids ends here. This is a delightful and engaging storytelling game you can indulge in during playtime.

  • The first player writes two lines on a paper and folds the first line so that only the second line is visible to the next player.
  • The second player has to guess the first line, read the second line, add another line to the story and fold the paper such that the first two lines are covered and only the last line is visible.
  • All the players continue adding their lines to the story.
  • The end result will be a very funny tale with no meaning at all.

4. Consequences

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This incredibly enjoyable writing game will keep your child writing on new pages for multiple rounds. You will need a pen, paper, and a minimum of 6 players to play the game.

  • The first player has to write the name of a male, on the paper. After writing, conceal the name by folding the paper.
  • The second player has to write the name of a female and then fold it again, to conceal it.
  • The next player has to write about where they met and fold the paper.
  • The fourth player has to write about what he said and fold to conceal it.
  • The fifth player writes what she said, and conceals it.
  • The last player has to write about what happens in the end.
  • Then, unfold the paper to read a very funny story .
  • Note that children can write any name, be it their favorite hero or friends in the school, parents or just anybody.

Interesting Writing Activities For Kids

These activities can enhance writing skills and benefit the family’s daily life. Children can tap into their creativity beyond just playing board games and quizzes.

5. Grocery list writing

This is one of the fun writing activities for kids that requires minimal effort and helps them learn the names of many grocery items, such as types of bread, toiletries, and even spices.

  • Grab a pen and paper, and head to the kitchen pantry.
  • With the assistance of parents, kids have to note down each item and the quantity required.
  • You can color code each item to make it easier for them to access.
  • Make an elaborate grocery list and head out for shopping.

6. Writing letters

Writing letters is old school but is still relevant. So, why not introduce your kids to the old-world charm with this letter writing activity?

  • Decide which form you wish to write — a formal letter or an informal one.
  • Accordingly, choose whom to address the letter.
  • Keep the letter content crisp if it’s a formal letter and give it an emotional feel if you are writing an informal one.

7. Advertisement writing

This writing activity can keep their creative juices flowing.

  • Pick an item to write about. For example, children may choose to write an advertisement for their favorite candy.
  • Let them write an entertaining advertisement to sell the product.
  • Kids can get innovative and may design brochures, leaflets or even a hoarding style ad.

8. Dialogue writing

Dialogue is a conversation or interaction between two or more people. This activity can also improve their style of conversation. You can begin with simple dialogues.

  • Write an introductory line to begin the activity.
  • The next player has to reply to the previous line.
  • Keep adding dialogues after each line. In the end, you will have your very own record of the conversation.

9. Written debate

This activity is similar to dialogue writing, but will have an argumentative tone. This writing activity will help in enhancing their conversational and presentation skills.

  • Pick a subject and write down your first argument on the paper.
  • Let your child reply to the argument, putting forth his/her point.
  • It goes on like a debate but in a written format.

10. Writing instructions

Learn direct speech through this activity.

  • Choose a subject to write instructions about. For example, an experiment on lighting a bulb.
  • Kids must write about the tools required and elaborate instructions about how to light a bulb, in detailed steps.
  • The style of writing must be communicative and simple to follow.

11. Writing a poem

Poetry knows no boundaries or age limits. Writing poems is a creative pursuit well-suited for children who love writing.

  • Select a theme to write about.
  • Kids can use rhyming words or just express their emotions in whichever poetic style they like.

12. Writing a message on the envelope

Be it a birthday greeting or a thank you note, this activity will help the child write short messages on cards and envelopes.

  • Pick a card or envelope depending on the occasion.
  • Write a short crisp paragraph to convey the message.
  • Add a salutation, “To” address and a “From” address.
  • If your child enjoys crafts, they can also make unique cards with meaningful messages.

13. Newspaper summary writing

This activity is ideal for older kids. It helps in understanding their level of reasoning and perception.

  • Assign a newspaper headline for them to read and follow.
  • Kids have to go through the entire news article, read and understand it in detail.
  • Now the challenge is to write a summary about the same news article in their style.

14. Five lines about their hero

Children will enjoy playing this game for sure as it involves their favorite superhero.

  • Find out who your child’s favorite superhero/ idol is.
  • Ask them to write any five things about him/her, which they admire.

15. Drawing words

This activity does not involve writing directly but inspires to write and makes learning enjoyable for kids. Make their imagination run wild with this game.

  • Choose a word to draw. It can be any word like sun, moon, precious, beautiful, mountain or anything.
  • Let the child draw the word in their style. Do not insist on drawing it perfectly. They can create a doodle too if they want.

15. Starting a feelings journal

Children often find it difficult to express how they feel as expressing oneself is a learning process that develops gradually. This activity can serve as an amazing emotional outlet for your child and help you understand them much better.

  • Printed journals are available that contain pictorial depictions of various feelings and emotions from which the child can choose daily.
  • You may also DIY such a journal from a regular one by printing different pictures of emotions and telling your child to add a few words every day.
  • Encourage them to write vivid descriptions of what they feel and the reason behind it for the activity to become more productive.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does writing help in the growth of a child?

Writing helps in a child’s growth by promoting language development, improving spelling knowledge, increasing communication skills, enhancing creativity, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and fostering emotional intelligence. It also helps children develop fine motor skills and self-discipline. Additionally, writing can serve as an outlet for children to express their thoughts and feelings, leading to increased self-awareness and self-esteem.

2. What are the benefits of writing games for kids at home and school?

Writing games for kids offers numerous benefits, such as improving language skills, encouraging creativity, boosting confidence, enhancing critical thinking, and developing fine motor skills. Writing games can help children develop their language skills, including vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. These games can also challenge children to think critically and encourage them to be imaginative in their writing, leading to a more positive attitude toward learning.

3. What age range are writing games suitable for?

Writing games vary for children of varying age groups, depending on the game’s complexity. For example, a game of writing a poem can be played by children over six years, while drawing games are ideal for toddlers. As your child grows, expose them to a variety of writing games.

4. Can writing games help children overcome writer’s block?

Writing games enhance critical thinking, improves language skills, and sparks creativity in children, enabling them to overcome writer’s block. Provide different prompts and challenges to your child to promote thinking abilities. Besides, you can invite their friends and organize a collaborative writing activity. Give feedback to everyone so that children can refine their writing.

5. Can writing games help kids develop their storytelling abilities?

Children engaging in writing while playing games boosts their imagination and creativity. They can also express their thoughts and emotions when playing writing games, thereby aiding in developing their storytelling skills. Encourage your child to explore various writing styles and create a unique composition.

6. How can technology be used for writing games for kids?

Technology provides opportunities to choose interactive games and apps containing several engaging learning experiences, capturing children’s attention and promoting creativity and inclusivity. Parents can choose age-appropriate writing activities and receive instant feedback and suggestions that help sharpen their writing skills.

Writing is an integral part of children’s education that helps them express themselves better. It is a life skill that relates to communication and allows children to better understand and remember a particular concept. Writing skills should be developed in children from a young age. However, many children are not enthusiastic about writing because they feel it is a difficult task. In such circumstances, you may introduce writing games for kids. Puzzles and games such as Secret Pictionary or Finish the Story and activities such as Dialogue Writing or Message Writing can help children learn about writing. Anagrams, crosswords, creating secret code puzzles, and the hangman are other good options that will help fine-tune their writing skills. Reading books and journaling are other activities that can help enhance a child’s self expression abilities.

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Looking for activities and centers to keep your students engaged as the weather warms and the end of the school year approaches? These  Summer Writing Activities for Pre-K & Kindergarten  are a hands-on and super fun way to get kids reading, writing, labeling, and creating with summer vocabulary words!

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These Summer Writing Activities for Pre-K & Kindergarten are a fun way to get kids writing with fun, summer vocabulary words!

Summer Writing Activities and Centers

These writing centers are some of my favorite activities to do with my students as the year wraps up. At this point, our writing center routines are firmly in place and my students are pretty independent. They know each of the activities and have usually developed a favorite!

For these summer writing centers, students will be introduced to the following vocabulary words:  umbrella, bucket, floaties, shell, sunglasses, shovel, sun, and lemonade.

The included vocabulary cards come 4 to a page (8 words total) and are a great size to accompany all the activities. Be sure to laminate them for durability and reuse before adding them to your writing centers!

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Let’s check out some of the fun activities included!

Mini “Write It!” Book

The  mini “Write It!” books are great for labeling  and can be used in your literacy centers or as a whole class activity if you put the words in a pocket chart. It’s a great way to introduce the vocabulary words!

The kids pick a card, find the matching picture in their book, and record the word in their best handwriting. There’s even a word for tracing before they write the word themselves!

Each page of our mini "Write It!" book contains a picture that matches a vocabulary card for students to write and color.

Summer “Write the Room”

This is one of our favorite activities to use with the vocabulary cards! It is like a traditional “Write the Room” activity, but  you can choose how to use it with your students because it’s so versatile .

Set out the recording sheets at a table with the cards in a pocket chart for kids to see and simply record the words, hide them in a sensory bin, or post them all around the room on the walls and let kids walk around with clipboards as they label the pictures.

This time of year I love an activity that gets the kids up and moving and helps burn energy but however you decide to use this activity, it’s sure to be a hit!

Students choose a vocabulary card and write the word on the "Summer Write It!" recording sheet.

Summer Story Book

The themed story book in this writing center pack is a great ongoing project for a week or even a month!

Each page has a summer vocabulary word and space for the kids to  use their creativity to write a sentence or story around that word . Younger students or very early writers may just write the word several times, and that is okay!

You can staple the pages together with the cover to make a book, use separate pages as individual prompts, or use the pages on a class bulletin board.

With the story book, the goal is for kids to write a few sentences or a short story about the pictures.

There are even more seasonal, fun summer writing activities in this pack including a Trace, Cut, and Paste activity and “Write It!” vocabulary strips!

Plus, at the end of the file,  all of the color items also come in black and white  for an ink-saving option!

These summer writing activities and centers are hands-on, fun, and engaging!

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22 Pre-Writing Activities for Preschoolers

Help your preschoolers build skills that will help them learn how to write and having fun while doing it!

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Pre-writing activities for preschoolers not only help our youngest learners learn the shape and structure of the letters in the alphabet, but they also serve a number of other functions as well. According to education blogger Lisette, from Where Imagination Grows , pre-writing practice teaches directionality in writing, encourages fine muscle development and coordination, and also helps students process sensory information critical to the writing process.

Here are 22 super fun, easy-to-make activities that your preschoolers will love!

1. Squishy Bags

Resealable plastic bags filled with colorful slime for kids to use for writing practice

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All you need to make these awesome sensory bags is resealable zipper storage bags, flour, water, and food coloring. Kids can use cotton swabs or their fingers to draw shapes, lines, and letters on the bag.

2. Bubble Wrap

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What a great way to recycle all that leftover bubble wrap! Simply write letters on sheets of bubble wrap with a Sharpie and let kids pop their way to letter recognition.

3. Play-Doh Snakes

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Kids can’t resist the sensory lure of Play-Doh! For this activity, kids can roll small balls of dough into long snakes and form letters by bending and joining the snakes together.

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4. Play-Doh and Drinking Straws

Blue playdoh with the letter P scraped into it. Colorful straw segments stuck into the the outline of the letter and on the table next to it.

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Flatten out a medium-size piece of Play-Doh on a flat surface. Then use a sharp object to draw a letter on the flattened area. (Make sure that the letter is large enough to be easily recognizable when filled with straws.) Cut plastic straws into one-inch segments. Let kids “trace” the letters with the colorful straw segments.

5. Dot Markers

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Students use dot markers to practice the mechanics of writing and get used to the angles and curves of letters. Click on the link above to download 12 free pages of pre-writing dot marker worksheets.

6. Cotton Swabs and Paint

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This is a fun activity to help kids work on their fine motor skills and get the hang of the all-important pencil grip.

7. LEGO Blocks

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Blocks! Young kids can’t get enough of building and creating with them. Put their creative energy to good work with these free printable letter cards.

8. Shaving Cream

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This classic activity is a great starting place for pre-writers. All you need is a tray and a can of shaving cream.

9. Glitter Glue

Strips of paper with straight and curvy lines outlined with glitter glue

Source: Growing Hands-On Kids

Pre-writing lines are important building blocks for any preschooler to master before learning letter formations. Download this glitter glue pre-writing line practice for preschoolers activity.

Activity card for preschoolers to use beads to trace different shaped lines

Source: Artsy Momma

Just like the one above, this activity builds fine motor skills that your young students need to begin writing. Instead of using glitter glue, though, students use inexpensive pony beads (found at any craft store) to follow the lines.

11. Sand Tray

A child using a dowel to write in a tray filled with flour

 Source: Our Little House in the Country

One of the simplest activities to put together for your students to practice pre-writing is a sand tray. Kids can use their fingers or an unsharpened pencil to practice writing. As an alternative to sand, you can fill your tray with salt, flour, cornmeal, or rice.

12. Squeeze Bottle

A child using a squeeze bottle of salt to trace words written on a card

Source:: Playdough to Plato

Fill a plastic squeeze bottle with salt or sugar and let students trace letters on cards.

13. Rainbow Tray

A rainbow colored tray of sand for children to practice writing skills on

 Source: Where Imagination Grows

This resource is so simple to make, and kids love it! Simply tape colored tissue paper in a rainbow pattern to the bottom of a clear plastic tray. Fill it with sand, and as the kids trace lines and letters, the colors below are revealed. The image above shows the tray on top of a light table, which adds another dimension of fun to the activity!

14. Masking Tape

a colorful green letter E taped on a mirror

Source: And Next Comes L

A roll of colored masking tape and a clear surface make this a fun center activity at writing time.

15. Magnet Board

The letter W taped with masking tape onto a metal board

Source: Days with Gray

Tape letters onto a magnet board and let your little ones trace them with magnets. In the example above, the teacher made the letters into roads, and the students drove their car magnets along them.

16. Lacing Cards

A preschooler laces a cord through holes in a lacing card

Source: Teaching Mama

Grasping a string between tiny fingers and threading the end through the holes in a lacing card is great fine motor practice for preschoolers. It also begins to build muscle memory for holding a pencil properly.

17. Buttons

Children placing colorful buttons on predrawn lines to practice writing skills

Source: Learning4Kids

Preschoolers will have so much fun creating patterns, swirls, squiggles, and zig-zags with colorful buttons. And they’ll be building skills while they’re at it!

18. Sticker Line Up

Child placing colorful stickers along a printed line

Source: Busy Toddler

Preschoolers need to use a pinching motion, which builds fine motor skills, to peel sticker dots off the page. Then, they use hand-eye coordination to place each sticker on the drawn line. This activity would be perfect for a writing or free time station.

19. Fingerprint Writing

Child practicing writing letters by dipping fingertip in ink then pressing letters onto poster paper

Source: Happy Toddler Playtime

Some kids may not like to get their fingers this messy, but others will adore it! For this activity, you will need poster paper and a palette of washable ink. Draw letters, shapes, and lines on a clean piece of paper. Then, show kids how to dip their pointer finger onto the ink pad, then follow the lines dot by dot.

20. Clothespin Clipping

A child clips a clothespin onto a number line

Using a clothespin takes a lot of grip strength. This image shows a student using a clothespin to choose the correct answer to a number problem, but any activity that involves clipping will help them build the fine motor skills required for writing.

21. Cutting

A child uses scissors to cut through play dough

Source: Play of the Wild

Cutting and snipping activities with scissors are excellent ways for children to practice fine motor skills and control. Give your students lots of opportunities to practice their cutting skills with paper, string, card stock, even Play-Doh!

22. Scrunching Paper

A child wads up a piece of paper

Source: Gympanzees

Scrunching paper into a ball is great for building hand strength. Let your students use computer paper, newspaper, tissue paper, or wrapping paper. Then play a game of paper ball tag!

What are your favorite pre-writing activities for preschoolers? Share in the comments below.

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Name Writing Practice with 12 Hands-On Activities

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Give your preschooler a little boost in school with easy and fun activities to practice name writing!

They’ll be ready to go for the first day of school!

One of the first things your preschooler will learn is how to spell and recognize their own name.

Your little learner will be discovering how to spell it.

And that means writing it down.

Instead of using a name writing practice sheet or worksheet, add a little bit of fun to learning with a writing activity!

Hands-on writing is much more exciting for preschoolers than putting pen to paper and writing the same thing over and over again.

Enhance your preschooler's literacy skills with 12 engaging & effective name writing practice activities.

Plus, preschoolers might not be ready to grip the pencil and be able to write in this way yet.

And that’s okay.

Okay, quick disclaimer, I know that just sounded like I know what I’m talking about, and kind of sounds like it’s from a teacher’s perspective, but it’s not.

I’m a parent, not a teacher. I never have been a teacher.

This is just information that I’ve gathered through experience and through researching for many years on my own.

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Name Writing Practive Can be Fun with Hands On Activities

Making name writing practice a hands-on experience can be so much more meaningful.

Over the years, I’ve done many of these in some shape or form.

I hope you enjoy these 12 fun ways that kids can practice name writing.

Best of all, you can use these ideas at home or school.

It will make learning fun for them without adding pressure!

12 name writing practice activities for preschoolers

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Activities for Preschoolers to Practice Name Writing:

  • Highlighters are awesome for tracing anything! Add in glue and yarn and it’s a hands-on experience, or triple the name tracing fun !
  • Buggy and Buddy loves to  rainbow write their names ! Writing their name over and over again in different colors to make a rainbow. Make it big and fun!
  • Another twist on rainbow writing is rainbow name painting from NurtureStore! Paint over and over in different colors!
  • Toddler at Play traces letters with paint and Q-tips , put this to their name and the kids will love it!
  • Jen’s OT for Kids uses glitter glue to practice name writing! (Get glitter glue here , affiliate link )
  • Practice writing their name on the chalkboard, but with water to erase it away !
  • Make a sensory bag to practice pre-writing skills to write the letters of their name (from Learning 4 Kids)
  • Fingerpaint their name! This idea from Creative Tots is a great one for kids struggling to grip a pencil yet.
  • Practice writing their name in a salt sensory tray ! Great idea from Bounce Back Parenting. No salt? Try flour!
  • Get out the watercolors and  trace the letters of their name with a paintbrush ! This is a pretty one from Play to Learn Preschool!
  • Teach Preschool has a fun name writing game to do on the whiteboard.
  • When all else fails, break out a can of shaving cream . This idea from Gift of Curiosity always wins! Write their name in a tray!

12 ways for preschoolers to practice name writing

How can I teach my child their name?

Not quite ready to practice name writing yet?

Try some of these name activities to start recognizing and spelling their name first.

There are so many exciting and fun ways to help even toddlers learn to spell and recognize their names .

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What are your favorite activities to help your child practive writing their name?

These affiliate products are non-worksheet ways for kids to practice writing their name.

  • Use these WikkiStix letters to write their name
  • Try the letter construction set from Learning Resources to build their name
  • Use dry erase markers to write their name on the window
  • Use sidewalk chalk to write their name outside

Here are 10 more ways to prepare your little ones for school (that have nothing to do with academics!), from TheSaltyMamas.com.

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29 comments.

marilyn young says

June 17, 2023 at 8:37 pm

Always looking for ideas for Head Start/Early Head Start, thank you!

Seanna says

July 6, 2020 at 4:51 pm

I love this website

Courtney says

August 22, 2019 at 2:11 pm

These are all great ideas! We discussed this topic in my mommy group, the Weecare.co Community Page. I think one of the most basic things when getting started is something another mom from Weecare mentioned: “Keep crayons and paper in her reach at home and practice together.” If it’s there and in front of them all the time, they are more likely to be interested and want to do it. If anyone is interested in the full discussion, here’s the link: https://weecare.co/post/at-what-age-do-kids-learn-how-to-spell-their-own-names-226 .

Suzette Dobbins says

August 19, 2018 at 10:16 pm

One of my favorite ways to practice writing is with water on a chalk board. I have one client who loves to put everything in the mouth, who cares if its a clean brush and water!

Stephanie, One Caring Mom says

July 13, 2018 at 3:14 pm

My youngest will be headed to preschool soon so I would love for him to have some idea of how to write his name. These ideas actually make it look fun. Thank you for getting all of these together!

April 10, 2016 at 1:58 am

I love this compilation. Big help!

Snehal Borkar says

January 15, 2016 at 1:13 am

It’s very good idea……THANKS

Nona T. says

January 2, 2016 at 1:37 pm

I am a preschool teacher with 15 years experience and five master degrees in education. You are absolutely correct about writing names. Your activities are perfect. Thank you for the reminder. School starts up again in a few days and I am going to have my little ones do your activities. So many times adults forget that young children learn best by having playing and fun. Skill sheets are NOT fun!! I wish teachers would sit down with a skill sheet and complete it. It wouldn’t take long before they realize how their hands ache and they stopped processing what they are suppose to learn. Just imagine how a child’s little hand muscles must hurt. Thank you again for the great ideas and reminders of how to help our children.

Claudia Morales says

January 2, 2016 at 9:39 am

Thank you!!! We are doing the Rainbow Writing Name right now! She loves it!

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20+ Fun Ways to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

Get your child ready for kindergarten and have fun doing it. Preparing your child for the first day of kindergarten doesn't have to be boring or stressful. With these kindergarten prep activities, your child will have fun and practice important skills they'll need for the start of their academic journey.

What Your Child Should Know Before Kindergarten

When your child starts kindergarten, there's a general list of things they will be expected to know or have the ability to do. These kindergarten readiness requirements are mostly categorized under reading, language, math, social skills, motor skills, or emotional development.

You can brush up on the details of what your child needs to know for kindergarten, but the biggest expectations are:

Recognition of most letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and family members

Social skills to interact well with others

Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks

Knowledge of their personal details, like their name and age

Motor skills to hold writing tools, climb stairs, run, and jump

Skills to feed themselves, take themselves to the bathroom, and put on their shoes and jacket

Kindergarten Prep Activities to Build Skills & Knowledge

Getting ready for kindergarten doesn't have to take up your entire summer vacation or feel like a chore. Simply weaving the readiness requirements into the interactions you have with your child throughout the day and incorporating them into some of their play will help them feel prepared on the first day of school.

Need to Know Most of the things you can do to prepare your child for kindergarten will involve more than one skill or ability. Some activities may help you build on motor skills while understanding basic shapes, while others teach independence as they learn to dress themselves. Multipurpose activities give your child a toolbox of skills to build on as they grow.

Start With Intentional Daily Interactions

Don't worry; most of the things you do to prepare your child for kindergarten require very little time and resources. Start by adding a few interactions into your daily routine to create a foundation to work on all summer long.

Start conversations as often as possible to help them engage in their observation skills. Try pointing out colors of fruit at the grocery store, discussing the large and small vehicles as you're driving, and describing the shapes of things in your home.

Work in some quiet time. Helping your child learn to sit and quietly focus on one task for 5-10 minutes at a time will help them learn how to sit quietly in their kindergarten class. This is a great way to encourage other skills through quiet play , like coloring or working puzzles.

Create a morning routine . With a morning routine already in place, the transition to school will feel much easier. Use this morning time to discuss the day of the week or the weather outside. Help them check off morning routine tasks like getting dressed and brushing their teeth.

Weave some learning into your morning routin e by choosing a color, letter, or shape of the day. Spend the rest of the day looking for objects together that correspond with those details.

Throw in some friendly competition. Look for opportunities to time your child as they put on their shoes or challenge them to clean up all their toys in the it takes to listen to their favorite song.

Educational Games to Help Your Child Learn Kindergarten Concepts

There are opportunities around every corner in your day to create fun games that double as educational activities for your pre-kindergarten child. Work a few of these games into your week to help them develop skills, learn concepts, and have loads of fun along the way.

Letter & Alphabet Go Fish

Use letter and alphabet flash cards to play an educational version of Go Fish. You might need a couple of decks to play according to traditional rules, but with enough cards, you can spend quality time with your child while teaching them letter and number recognition. Or, you can use blank printable flashcards to make your own (use cardstock or glue them to index cards to make them more durable).

Play Dough Challenges

Grab the play dough and challenge your child to create shapes and recognize colors as they go. See if they can make blue circles, red triangles, and yellow stars as you're playing. This helps with color and shape recognition, as well as fine motor skill development.

Sidewalk Chalk Games

Use sidewalk chalk games to challenge your child while you're playing outside. Draw the entire alphabet on the pavement and see if your child can jump to the letter you call out or find objects in the yard that start with that letter.

You can also apply this game method to numbers and shapes. To make the game challenging, draw the letters pretty far apart and out of traditional order.

Role Playing With Dolls

Role play with dolls and other toys to help your child understand social interactions. Use dolls and other toy collections to play out scenarios of kindness, sharing, safety, and how to play well with others. You can also show how to introduce oneself and help your child practice communicating their personal details.

Educational Car Games

Play engaging car games when you're traveling and throw in some other educational factors as well. Challenge your child to find five white cars, count the number of red cars, or even recognize the different shapes of road signs. You can also challenge them to find license plates or road signs with each letter of the alphabet as you're headed to your destination.

Number & Letter Matching Game

Turn flash cards into a matching game for your child. With two or three flash card decks, you can teach them letter and number recognition as they flip cards and find matches.

Drawing Challenges

When your child is coloring or drawing, ask them to draw their entire family and point out each member. You can also challenge them as they progress to "draw dad in a yellow shirt" or "draw a blue hat on brother." Give them creative drawing prompts to challenge their fine motor skills and imagination.

Color By Number

Make your own color by number game with chalk or finger paints. Number each color and challenge your child to correctly color in the shapes, animals, or objects in their corresponding color.

Turn Everyday Tasks Into Fun Activities

As you're going about your day, look for moments to teach your child a new skill or concept in a fun way. Create small challenges in everyday activities and plan for extra fun versions of your daily routine. These little moments of intentionality will add to a fully prepared kindergartener by summer's end.

Rhyme & Count on Stairs

Whenever you encounter a staircase, challenge your child to help you rhyme words as you climb the steps. For example, challenge them to think of one word that rhyme with "cat" for each stair you step on. You can even call out shapes or colors for each step or simply count the steps as you go.

Write With Shaving Cream

When your child is in the bath, spray a bit of shaving cream on the shower walls and show them how to draw letters in the shaving cream with their fingers. You can also do this with finger paints.

Count in the Sprinkler

Make fun water activities a way they can learn. For example, when it's time to break out the sprinkler in the summer, challenge your child to count how many times they run through the sprinkler or how many seconds they can stand under the falling water.

Make Swimming Educational

When you're swimming throughout the summer, help your child make shapes in the sand at the beach or let them dive for different colored sinking toys in the pool. When you're searching for seashells, ask them about the color and size of the shells. Engaging their mind while they're already having a great time will help them see how much fun learning can be.

Make Cleaning a Game

As you're cleaning up, get your child involved in a fun way . Challenge them to find all the red toys first and put them away, then the blue, and so on. You can also put things away in order of smallest to largest or see if they can finish putting away their toys before you count to 50 or say the entire alphabet.

Time Independent Tasks

Time your child as they put on their clothes, their jacket, or their shoes to help them master those important independence skills.

Observe Details at the Park

When you're at the park or out in nature over the summer, challenge your child to find something in every color before you leave: a red slide, green trees, a yellow bench, etc.

Make Pizza & Learn

When it's time for Friday night pizza, invite your child to help you make homemade pies. Handling dough or sprinkling cheese helps them develop fine motor skills. Counting pepperonis or noticing how the slices are shaped like triangles will help develop number and shape recognition. As you're baking the pizza, challenge them to count down the final seconds of bake time.

Learn While Baking

For all of your summer bakes, bring your child into the kitchen with you. Measuring ingredients teaches them number recognition and basic math. Stirring and portioning will fine-tune those developing fine motor skills. This also gives you an opportunity to teach more advanced skills like measurement quantities, how to recognize words in a recipe, and how certain ingredients work together.

Make Your Own Educational Moments

The summer before kindergarten doesn't have to be full of worksheets and homework in order to get your child ready for school. Look for fun moments to include skill development in a challenging way or just play a simple game that adds to their number, letter, or shape recognition abilities. Every moment can be a teaching moment for your child that helps them feel confident as they walk in on that first day of kindergarten.

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LEAP into the excitement of Leap Year with our Leap Year 2024 activity packet , designed exclusively for kindergarten, first, and second-grade teachers ! Created to spark joy and engagment, this packet is your go-to resource for making Leap Day 2024 a fun learning experience. Our activities are crafted to spark curiosity, enhance literacy, and ignite creativity in young learners.

Included in this activity packet, you will find:

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  • Coloring Pages (included through Leap Day 2040)
  • A Frog Directed Drawing Craft
  • Writing Activity - "What will you do on February 29th?"

Designed as a print-and-go activity packet, the only additional materials that you will need are sentence strips, glue/staples/tape, and crayons or markers.

Start the leap year celebration with our Leap Year Sentence Strip Crown , perfect for making every student feel like leap year royalty.

Engage your students with our Leap Word Search , a fun twist on vocabulary development, focusing on synonyms for "leap" to expand their language and cognitive skills.

Bring out the crayons and creativity with our Coloring Pages , designed to provide a relaxing yet educational experience, focusing on Leap Year themes and fostering fine motor skills.

Jump into art with our Frog Directed Drawing Craft , an adorable project that guides students in creating their very own leap year mascot while enhancing their following-directions and drawing skills.

Finally, inspire young minds to think about the possibilities of an extra day with our writing activity, "What Will You Do on February 29th?" This activity encourages imaginative thinking and boosts writing skills, asking students to envision and articulate their ideas for spending this special day.

Our Leap Year 2024 packet is more than just activities; it's a bridge to building fundamental skills through the excitement of a leap year. Perfect for kindergarten, first, and second-grade classrooms, this packet is designed to align with educational standards while infusing your teaching with joy and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a newbie, this leap year activity packet will make February 29th a day your students will look forward to and remember.

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