Activities

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1. Provide prompts like 'A mysterious door appeared...' or 'The talking cat said...'. 2. Kids write stories starting with the prompts. 3. Share their stories with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils, story starter cards

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1. Provide blank comic strip templates or plain paper. 2. Kids create a story and illustrate it as a comic strip. 3. Share and discuss their creations.

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Paper, markers, rulers

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1. Provide each child with a journal. 2. Encourage them to write about their day, feelings, or anything they want. 3. Optional: Share entries with the group.

Materials needed:

Journals, pencils

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1. Provide a theme (e.g., nature, dreams) or let kids choose their own. 2. Teach simple poem structures like rhyming couplets or haikus. 3. Write and share their poems with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to imagine themselves 5-10 years in the future. 2. Write letters describing their current lives and future hopes. 3. Seal the letters and set a date to open them.

Materials needed:

Paper, envelopes, pencils

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1. Ask kids to imagine a creative dish (e.g., 'Rainbow Soup'). 2. Write the recipe, including ingredients and steps. 3. Share and describe their dishes to the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils, optional food-themed props

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1. Provide prompts like 'Who is your character? What’s their secret?' 2. Write descriptions of the character’s personality, appearance, and story. 3. Share and discuss their characters.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Start with an opening sentence. 2. Pass the paper around, with each child adding a sentence. 3. Read the completed story aloud and enjoy the creativity.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Introduce the concept of a news report with examples. 2. Have kids write about a recent event or make up a story. 3. Share their reports and pretend to be news anchors presenting them.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Write a word vertically on the page (e.g., 'HAPPY'). 2. Create lines of poetry starting with each letter of the word. 3. Share their acrostic poems with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Fill a jar with prompts (e.g., 'Describe your dream vacation'). 2. Kids pick a prompt and write about it. 3. Share their responses with the group.

Materials needed:

Jar, paper slips, pencils

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1. Ask kids to invent a superhero, including their powers and backstory. 2. Write a short story about the superhero’s adventure. 3. Share their superheroes and stories with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Provide a scenario (e.g., 'a day at the beach'). 2. Have kids describe the setting using sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. 3. Share and discuss their vivid descriptions.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Play instrumental or themed music. 2. Kids write stories or poems inspired by the music. 3. Share their creations and discuss the connection to the music.

Materials needed:

Music player, paper, pencils

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1. Choose a classic fairy tale. 2. Have kids change the setting, characters, or ending. 3. Share their rewritten tales with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Take kids to a natural setting like a park. 2. Have them observe and write or draw what they notice. 3. Share their observations with the group.

Materials needed:

Notebooks, pencils

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1. Have kids invent a product. 2. Write an ad script or design a poster to promote it. 3. Present their ads to the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, markers

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1. Provide a scenario like 'a missing object.' 2. Kids write a mystery story including clues and suspects. 3. Share their stories and discuss the endings.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to choose a destination. 2. Write about attractions, food, and activities, and illustrate the brochure. 3. Share and discuss their travel brochures.

Materials needed:

Paper, markers, colored pencils

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1. Ask kids to imagine their dream house. 2. Write a description and draw a picture of it. 3. Share their dream houses with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils, crayons

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1. Provide a theme, such as friendship or adventure. 2. Guide kids to write lyrics with verses and a chorus. 3. Share or perform their songs for the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to draw a map of an imaginary land. 2. Write descriptions of landmarks and their significance. 3. Share their maps and stories with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, markers

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1. Have kids choose a product or idea to promote. 2. Write a commercial script. 3. Perform the commercial for the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils, optional props

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1. Start with one word on a piece of paper. 2. Each child adds one word to build the story. 3. Read the story aloud when it’s complete.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Provide blank cards and decorating materials. 2. Kids write messages for holidays or birthdays. 3. Decorate and share their cards.

Materials needed:

Cardstock, markers, stickers

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1. Discuss examples of fables and their morals. 2. Kids write their own fable featuring animals or characters. 3. Share and discuss the morals of their fables.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to imagine writing a book. 2. Write a dedication for their book to someone special. 3. Share their dedications and reasons with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Challenge kids to write a complete story with only 50 words. 2. Encourage them to focus on creative and concise storytelling. 3. Share their short stories and discuss how they kept them brief.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Discuss examples of famous slogans. 2. Have kids create their own slogans for a product, idea, or cause. 3. Share and vote on the most creative slogans.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to imagine visiting a time in the past or future. 2. Write diary entries describing what they saw, did, and felt. 3. Share their time travel adventures with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to choose a person, animal, or object to write as. 2. Write a diary entry describing their day. 3. Share their entries with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Pair kids and have them write a letter to their partner. 2. Focus on describing positive qualities and shared experiences. 3. Exchange and read the letters.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils, envelopes

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1. Discuss examples of myths (e.g., why the sun rises). 2. Ask kids to write their own myth to explain a phenomenon. 3. Share and discuss their myths.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Encourage kids to dream big and write down their goals. 2. Share and discuss the items on their lists. 3. Talk about how to achieve their dreams.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Give kids an object to describe in detail. 2. Write clues without naming the object. 3. Share their descriptions and let others guess the object.

Materials needed:

Objects to describe, paper, pencils

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1. Place random items (e.g., toy, key, photo) in a box. 2. Kids pick an item and write a story inspired by it. 3. Share their stories with the group.

Materials needed:

A box with random items, paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to choose a hero or role model. 2. Write a letter thanking or asking questions to their hero. 3. Share their letters with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Start with an opening sentence. 2. Each child adds a sentence to continue the story. 3. Write down the story as it unfolds and read it aloud at the end.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to choose a real or imaginary destination. 2. Write journal entries about their 'trip,' including activities and sights. 3. Share their travel stories with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Discuss the elements of a play (characters, dialogue, scenes). 2. Kids write a short script for a play. 3. Act out the play in front of the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to imagine a villain, including their powers and weaknesses. 2. Write a short backstory or scene involving the villain. 3. Share their villains with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Have kids write about their current lives and future hopes. 2. Place the letters in a box or capsule. 3. Plan a future date to open the time capsule.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils, box

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1. Provide a set of emojis as story prompts. 2. Kids write a story inspired by the emojis. 3. Share their stories with the group.

Materials needed:

Printed emoji prompts, paper, pencils

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1. Teach the 5-7-5 syllable structure of haikus. 2. Kids write their own haikus based on a chosen theme. 3. Share and discuss their poems.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Ask kids to choose an object, like a chair or a clock. 2. Write diary entries about the object’s 'day.' 3. Share and discuss their creative perspectives.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Have kids draw a map of an imaginary land or journey. 2. Write a story about exploring the places on the map. 3. Share their maps and stories with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, markers, pencils

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1. Challenge kids to write a rhyming poem or story. 2. Provide examples of rhyming pairs to inspire them. 3. Share their rhymes with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Each child starts a story on paper. 2. After a few minutes, swap papers and continue each other's stories. 3. Read the completed stories aloud.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Discuss what makes them happy. 2. Write a recipe with 'ingredients' (e.g., laughter, kindness) and steps. 3. Share their recipes with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils

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1. Have kids imagine a unique fantasy creature. 2. Write a description of its appearance, habitat, and abilities. 3. Share their creations with the group.

Materials needed:

Paper, pencils