7 Days of Writing Fun
A creative journaling exercise for kids in grades 2-12!
Summer is the perfect time to help kids relax and freely express themselves through writing.
That’s why we’re sharing one of the most popular activities from our Sylvan Writing Program: Journaling!
Journaling gives kids practice taking the ideas in their heads and writing them down on paper.
With practice, kids become more adept at articulating their thoughts. Writing becomes more enjoyable. And ultimately, your child becomes a better writer.
Make journaling a stress-free experience this summer!
No grades. No pressure. No constructive feedback.
It’s simply a fun way for your child to:
- Practice getting his or her ideas down on paper
- Express himself or herself freely without judgment
- Be creative, choosing what he or she writes about
- Discover the joy in writing
So, here’s all you have to do ...
Over the next 7 days, have your child take 10 minutes each day to answer our journal questions in his or her favorite notebook. (Or download our FREE, printable 7-day journal here!)
No stress, no pressure: Your child’s journal entries should be private, unless he or she wants to share them. Resist the urge to review each journal entry and correct it.
Free expression: This is a chance for kids to share how they feel. It’s okay if your child writes: “I went to the park today. I had a bad time and was bored.” There are no right or wrong answers.
Family fun: This can be a really fun activity to do as a family.
- Write your own response to the journal questions each day.
- Then share it and have a family conversation about it.
- If your child wants to share his or her own entry, great. If your child doesn’t want to share, that’s fine too.
Encourage, but don’t force: If your child wants to continue journaling at the end of the 7 days, awesome! Offer encouragement and support. If your child doesn’t enjoy it and doesn’t want to do it, that’s okay too. Don’t force it.
Get ready to hear: “I never knew writing could be fun!”
If your child continues to journal, you’ll see a more confident writer in the fall. That first book report or writing assignment won’t feel like an emotional roller coaster ride. Your child will realize that writing can be enjoyable. He or she CAN do it.
Let the writing fun begin!