Writing Games for Kids

Writing Games for a Writing Journey! 

Most of us find writing so tedious. We would all just prefer someone to write down our thoughts for us if we had the chance. Imagine then what children must face when they are expected to learn writing and write well. 

There is no escape from learning writing. Although we are in a digital age where the art of writing is fast diminishing, still the practice of writing is a crucial motor-building skill in children.

The Love, Flair, and Fun of Writing

Some parents want children who write neatly, others want children who can express their thoughts well on paper, and then some want both. Whatever you want for your children, it’s all possible! You just need to start early and work on nurturing your child’s skills.

If you can make it fun while it happens, you have a clear winner on your hands. Here are some fantastic writing games that can bring out the creative genius in your child:

• Wise Writing: A great way to get a child to write is to make it appear secretive. After all, only you can see what you’ve written till you show someone. Show children abstract shapes, colors, and objects and ask them to think about as many possible things that come to their mind. This is an excellent exercise in creativity and writing.
• Opposites attract: Imagine learning words, spellings, writing, and grammar all at once. It’s not a dream – we tell you it’s true! Take some paper cups and write simple words on them. Play a game of ring toss, or ask your child to close their eyes and pick one. They need to read the word out and quickly write down its opposite on the glass the moment they choose. You can take turns and see who has a larger stack at the end of the game.
•  Complete my thoughts: This is another great writing exercise. Write down a series of sentences and place them in a jar. Now get your child to pick one and read it out aloud. Once it is read, you need to write down the sentence that possibly follows this one. If it were a story, what happened next, or if it’s a book, what followed. Ensure both you and the child write, so the child feels excited about it. Share your thoughts.
• Color it up: The art of writing involves various parts of speech. Write down some nouns in one color, adjectives in another, and verbs in a third. Get your child to pick one of each and use them in a sentence together. This is a very impactful way to get them to use a varied presentation of ideas interestingly.

Bringing forward the Budding Writer

Everyone is a born writer; they just have a different story to tell. So, how do you get your child to tell theirs?

• Read to them. Stories have a way of unleashing your child’s imagination like nothing else can. The more you read to your child, the better they will be able to imagine characters, settings, and plots when it’s their turn to write.
• Write with them. Start with collaborative stories, so children get inspired by some ideas and methods. They will be able to work better on their own after that.
• Start small. Begin with small sentences or tiny paragraphs. You can move on to bigger stories after that. Picture stories are good ways for children to build on visual elements.

Supporting your Little Writers

Writing takes plenty of effort. Not all children do well. Some have their limitations despite their best efforts. The key is to evolve as they practice. And you have a large role in making it happen.

Applaud their effort. It takes a lot to come up with even a few lines, and children do try hard to do well. Give them constructive feedback so they know what can be done better, and perhaps share how you would write. Motivate and reassure your child, so they believe they can work better. Most importantly, give the process some time. It is not a skill that is built overnight.

We combine the best online educational practice games and tasks to help your children evolve into creative thinkers and writers of the future. Browse through SplashLearns resources that combine fun and learning all at once.