When I say “writing,” do you immediately think of book reports or journal writing? My kids do, but they don’t enjoy these types of writing. I’ve found some “sneaky” ways to get them writing that they do enjoy.

Try these “sneaky” writing tips and see if your kids think you’re taking a break from school to do them!

1. Write Jokes & riddles – As a bonus, have another child try to figure out the riddle.
2. Write a “round robin” story as a family – Roll a die to determine how many words each person writes during their turn.
3. Play Hidden Treasure – Each child gets to hide a treat for another child. Then they write up clues (the number of clues can vary, based on their age) to help their siblings find the treat.
4. Make a List – You could make a veritable list of list topics! Just a few examples might be: grocery lists, people they need to pray for, or books they have read and would recommend to someone else.

Angie can be found writing about faith, family, and household management at Many Little Blessings, while she tackles homeschooling topics at The Homeschool Classroom