Wondering how to get kids to write more in the new year? You are not alone.

Here are some simple ways to get kids to write more in the new year… and have fun doing it!

How to Get Kids to Write More in the New Year

Make writing fun with these resources

The goal is to make writing natural and fun. If you provide your children with enjoyable opportunities to write, they are more likely to do so… naturally! For example, I have a marker board on each of the kiddos’ bedroom doors. Do you know how much writing these little boards inspire? Oodles! Yes, they are often loaded with potty humor, but that is still writing.

Favorite stealth writing resources:

• The Most Amazing Journals to Use with Your Children
• Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter: A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal
• 5-Minute Journal for Kids
• Between Mom and Me: Mother Son Journal
• Q&A a Day for Kids: A Three-Year Journal
• Mad Libs
• Apples to Apples Freestyle Game
• Dry Erase Board for Bedroom Doors

Fun stealth writing instruments

I promise you, you will see more writing at home… and writing will be fun for your children… if you sprinkle a few of these around:

• Gel Pens
• Window Markers
• Invisible Ink Pen
• Tub Crayons
• Beeswax Crayons
• Scented Markers

 

 

Our favorite games for stealth writing:

When your kids are immersed in play, they have no idea they are learning!

Looking for more writing resources?

If you are looking to add more fun to your homeschool writing routine, here are some helpful articles:

• Academic Gameschooling: How to Homeschool with Amazing Games
• The Most Amazing Journals to Use with Your Children
• 100 Games and Picture Books for Play-Based Learning
• 20+ Fantastic Reading and Language Arts Games
• 10 of the Best Language Arts Gifts
• How to Start a Family Book Club
• How to Get Kids to Write Thank You Notes in 4 Easy Steps
• Simple Vacation Learning: Journals

Now, it’s your turn. Tell me: How do you make writing fun for kids? How do you plan to encourage your children to write more in the new year? Share here.