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Writing Activities for Ages 8-10

Writing Activities for Ages 8-10

 

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Ghost Writing
Help your child write secret messages in invisible ink -- then reveal them!
Noisy Punctuation Game
Children will identify commas, periods, question marks, and more during this fun read-aloud activity.
Poetry Challenge
Clip it, pick it, write it!
Travel Time Brochures
Spark interest in faraway places by making your own travel brochure!
Friendly Greetings From Around the World
Teach your child ways to say "Hello" from every corner of the globe.
Family News
Help your child grow as a writer -- encourage him to create a family newspaper.
6 Ways to Encourage Young Writers
Whether your child is the next great novelist or hates putting pen to paper, use these tips to help make writing fun.
Cool Crosswords
Make a word puzzle!
Joining the Generations With Genealogy
Connect your child with his past, and preserve your family's history for the future.
Prompt Your Child to Be a Better Writer
Help her get creative with writing by giving her a place to begin.
Sentence Grab Bag
Practice punctuation with this easy-to-make game.
Brain Boosters
Give your mind a workout with these writing prompts.
Cursive Bag
Practice handwriting on this squishy, erasable, and easy-to-make surface.
Point-of-View Tales
Explore an alternate perspective.

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