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Want to help your child find their passion in writing? If you find they’re often glued to their reading books, keen to find more books to enjoy and dabble in writing themselves, you may want to consider pursuing this further.
Alternatively you might think that creative writing can help your child with their English studies and reading abilities – whatever your reasons, we’re here to help. A nursery in Somerset has provided us with some top tips on how to explore creative writing with your child.
Inspire them by taking them to the library
A lot of people find inspiration at their local library – it’s a quiet, convenient place to let your mind wander, as well as using it as a study area and a place to read peacefully. For children, a library is the perfect place to look at new books that have just been released, read to give them inspiration or to work better in solitude with minimal distractions. Follow their lead as they look at different books or activities to spark their creativity.
Dedicate time to do writing exercises
Part of learning to write is by doing different writing exercises to test your child’s abilities. From vocabulary tests to testing what words your child doesn’t know yet, they all add up to allowing your child to write more freely with more words to write and use at their disposal. Dedicate time each week to do exercises like these – they can vary from a few minutes each day to half an hour, so long as your child feels encouraged to do these activities.
Ask your child to join a book club
Many schools offer kids the chance to read in a group at the same level, as well as the opportunity for your child to join a reading club outside of school. For children, reading clubs held in school are usually designed to improve students’ reading capabilities, strengthen their vocabulary and recognise simple grammar techniques. These all help in giving your child the best tools they have to improve their writing skills, and to use them creatively.