20 Fun Writing Activities for Kids

Writing is an important skill that helps kids in many ways. But it doesn’t have to feel like schoolwork! Fun and creative activities can make writing enjoyable while helping kids improve. Here are 20 ways to make writing fun for children.

Engaging Writing Activities for Young Writers

story Starters – Give kids an exciting first sentence and let them create their own story.

1. Picture Prompts – Show a fun image and ask them to write a story about it.
2. Roll-a-Story – Use dice to randomly choose a character, setting, and problem for a story.
3. Finish the Story – Start a short story and let kids write the ending.
4. Comic Strip Creations – Have kids draw and write their own comics.
5. Alphabet Story Challenge – Write a story where each sentence starts with the next letter of the alphabet.
6. Sensory Writing – Use objects with different textures, smells, or sounds to inspire descriptions.
7. Write a Letter to a Character – Kids write a letter to their favorite book or movie character.
8. Word Jar Challenge – Pick random words from a jar and use them in a creative story.
9. Rewrite a Fairy Tale – Change the ending or setting of a classic fairy tale for a fresh twist.