creative writing Archives

Holiday Activity – Interview a Grandparent and Write a Biography

Posted on December 28, 2019December 30, 2019 by The Rabbit Hole Children's Bookstore

Source: masterfile.com Grandparents love grandchildren unconditionally. They are the children they can enjoy and return at the end of a good visit. They are the children they did not have to raise and worry about 24/7. Grandchildren are their legacy, continuing the family story long after they have gone. Grandparents are full of memories of their childhood and children love listening to their stories. Why not put this to good use? Encourage your children to talk…

Making Journaling Fun for Kids!

Posted on October 11, 2019October 15, 2019 by Team KidEngage

Journaling is often a good activity for kids who are reluctant to write or, in some cases, reluctant to speak.
The versatility of journaling makes it very helpful to be incorporated into many different areas of learning, including math, science and social studies.

Creative Writing Prompts to jumpstart your children’s writing

Posted on July 8, 2019December 28, 2019 by The Rabbit Hole Children's Bookstore

Creative writing lets children express themselves. It helps children use their imagination and takes the reader on a journey into their thoughts. This can also be a great way to find more about your children, about their likes, dislikes, and feelings. But many kids do not want to write and often complain! How do you get kids to want to write without forcing them to? Why not try giving them some fun topics – writing…

KidEngage Writing Competition – 2018 – WINNING ENTRIES!

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Team KidEngage

Creative writing not only allows kids to express their feelings, but it also helps them clarify their own ideas and beliefs, and discover what they know or think about a topic. Helping your kids discover a love for it can help them exercise their creativity well beyond their childhood and develop a lifelong passion for it. You can prepare your child for creative writing through play, conversation, reading, and exploration. One of the best ways to get…

It’s All Write!! 8 Reasons to participate in Writing Competitions

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by The Rabbit Hole Children's Bookstore

Kids (and adults) need a platform to show off their creativity – to learn and to explore. There are many platforms to show off your singing and dancing talent on stage. But what about talents in writing stories or poetry? How do young writers get an audience? Well, the answer is simple. Writing Competitions! Competitions play a role in motivating students to perform and excel and offer a lot more reward than just the winning…

Kindle the Love of Writing in Your Children – Here is how

Posted on July 2, 2019December 7, 2019 by The Rabbit Hole Children's Bookstore

Helping your kids discover a love for it can help them exercise their creativity well beyond their childhood and develop a lifelong passion for it. You can prepare your child for creative writing through play, conversation, reading and exploration. Here are a few ideas to get them going!

KidEngage Writing Competition – 2017 – WINNING ENTRIES!

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Team KidEngage

10 Ways To Encourage Your Child’s Creative Writing Skills

Posted on June 11, 2019December 7, 2019 by Pranita Sohony

Here are 10 ways in which you can encourage your child’s creative writing skills and help him be a better writer, poet, author or any other successful person in the literary field.

KidEngage Writing Competition 2017 Winning Entry – The Candy Catastrophe by Pranay Mathur

Posted on December 21, 2017June 19, 2019 by Team KidEngage

Next in the series of the KidEngage Writing Competition winning entries, we have the winner of the Short Story category for the 12-16 age group. Pranay Mathur of CHIREC International School has spun this tale of fantasy, adventure and thrill, and boy, has he spun a story! Get ready for a ride while sitting at the edge of you chair, and be ready to encourage this young writer by liking and sharing his story.

KidEngage Writing Competition 2017 Winning Entry – A lesson in What’s Precious by Diya

Posted on December 13, 2017June 19, 2019 by Team KidEngage

This poignant tale that will definitely leave you with a lump in your throat has been penned by Diya Anup, a student of National Public School, Indiranagar, Bangalore.

Please feel free to read, share and comment – to encourage the budding writers.