Writing is not only fun but also builds communication skills that help in school and throughout life. Here are some writing ideas your child may enjoy:

• Write a description of a family member. This can be from memory, observation, or both. Suggest that your child be as detailed as possible.

• Imagine what it’s like to be something else. Describe what the object might say about itself if it could talk.

• Look at photos and write about what you see. Use pictures from family albums or magazines. The captions can be fictional or describe real-life events.

• Write a story. If your child has trouble coming up with ideas, make some suggestions.

• Play a fill-in-the-blank game. Have your child complete sentences, such as, “He was _________, so he __________.” (For example, “He was lonely, so he invited a friend over for dinner.”) Here are some other examples:

  • Barking, the dog __________________.
  • Curious about ___________, the man _____________.
  • In the ________ building was a ______________.

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