Creative writing is a skill that many teachers and parents are struggling to teach. Because of this struggle, children can get frustrated about writing, too.
As a teacher and a writer-at-heart, I make sure I do my best to expose my students to literature. School-aged children should be encouraged to write poetry or stories so they can foster their artistic expression, search for identity, learn to read and write, and entertain other readers. Writing is an activity that students should enjoy.
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The first step to teaching children about creative writing is to expose them to different literary forms. Reading is fundamental to a solid writing experience. Adults can read them story books, poems, and even songs. Aside from providing children with a print-rich environment, here are tips on how to help children write creatively at their young age:
Start by building up their vocabulary list
How can children write creatively if they do not have the right words for their ideas and feelings? Teachers and parents can start by building a child’s vocabulary list. Introduce concepts like synonyms and antonyms, so they’ll have a broader word bank.
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Teach them the importance of journaling
Writing journals are effective for beginning writers. A short “Dear Diary” entry can foster creativity as children recall events that happened in a day. Journal writing is a more personal approach to storytelling.
Give encouraging feedback
Provide children with encouraging feedback whenever they introduce something they wrote. Authentically appreciate their craft and give suggestions that they can use the next time they write a piece.
Hi, I’m Wendy Eber, a writer and a school teacher. Get creative writing tips for kids when you subscribe to my blog.
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