Looking for ways to keep your children {productively} occupied this summer without actually assigning schoolwork? Look no further! You can find tons of great summer writing activities from Pinterest.
Here are five fun Pinterest projects you can suggest to help stave off boredom.
1. Make Your Own Comic Book
Got boys? They’ll love these 10 tips for making their own comic books!
2. Create Your Own Word Art
Using Microsoft Word, your kids can create word art in the shape of their choice. Encourage them to choose words that fit a theme, such as jungle words, summer words, or family words.
For added writing fun, invite them instead to use the text of a poem or short story they’ve written, highlighting key words in bright colors and interesting fonts.
3. Write Eraser Stories
Collectible Japanese erasers come in loads of fun shapes, but you can also find budget-friendly $1 packs of cute mini erasers at places like Michael’s. Pick up an assortment and set your kids to writing eraser stories!
This engaging activity helps your child choose characters and situations as story starters so they can create a simple yet fun story. If you have a pre-writer (or a reluctant one!), make this an oral activity in which you write the story as your child spins his yarn.
4. Make an Inchie Book
Who doesn’t love miniature things? Combine arts and crafts with writing and encourage your kids to turn their tiny stories into tiny books!
5. Make a Step Book
Step books are especially fun for younger children, as they lend themselves beautifully to counting books. Work together with a preschooler to create a step book just for him. Even better, suggest that your older kids make a step book for a younger sibling!
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Your Turn!
What are some of your favorite Pinterest writing activities for kids? Feel free to share links in the comments!
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