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Writing Activities for Ages 6-7

Writing Activities for Ages 6-7

 

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Writing With Writers: Fairy Tales
Explore fairy tales and fables — some of them fractured!
Caption Collage
Find the best words to describe a picture.
Family News
Help your child grow as a writer -- encourage him to create a family newspaper.
Hop to the Word
Get moving to practice spelling.
Build a Word
How many words can you make?
Getting Your Child to Write
by Stacey Zable
Inspire those who are just beginning to create stories.
Roll & Read Story Box
by Risa Young
Write a story and make a moving picture book to display it.
Speaking in Code
Coming up with private lingo is part of school-age friendships — so now is a fun time to introduce your child to nonverbal communication.
5 Ways to Improve Your Child's Handwriting
Getting the hang of handwriting can be tough for kids, especially if they have trouble with fine-motor tasks. Try these activities to build skills and confidence.
Playing With Poetry
by Stephanie Izarek
Paint pictures with words and bring language to life.
Write to a Writer
by Amy Kraft
Encourage direct communication between your child and her favorite authors.
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