30 Fun Activities For Teaching Writing At Home

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Teaching kids how to write can be difficult in the best of circumstances. It can be hard. It can be frustrating. It can cause you and your student to want to pull your hair out.

Fortunately for you and your hair, we've compiled a list of 30 fun activities you can use to teach writing.

These activities can be easily completed at home-- perfect for homeschooling parents or parents who want to supplement their child's in-school learning. Grade levels are suggested for each, but most activities can have their difficulty levels adjusted up or down to fit whatever level you need. Time to get writing!

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Tina Wheeler (B.A., M.A.) is a freelance writer, teacher, and principal based in Missouri. Over her decade of teaching experience, Tina has taught from pre-K to adults, in… Read more

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