![]() If you have a friend or co-worker who you think would enjoy this free printable activity, please share the link to this post with them You can print out as many copies as you need. This printable pack includes 4 pages of Comic Strips Fun plus a comic strip planner to help you and your kids plan out individual comic strips or a series. It has been a huge hit! All of my boys have spent hours creating comic strips to share with our family and friends. I created this printable pack that includes a Comic Strip Planner to spark Homeschool Creative Writing Fun. These DIY comic strip resources are fabulous for May 5, Cartoonists Day! My boys and I also love to celebrate fun holidays in our homeschool. planning a story with its characters, scenery, and plot.Different abilities and skills are tapped as your child draws, colors, and writes. Comic strip writing would be an excellent way for him to practice writing and his love of drawing, too.Ĭomic strips require a good bit of thought and planning. ![]() Bear is doing well with reading but still at a beginner writer level. When Bear heard me tell Smiley about these comic strips for homeschool creative writing fun, he wanted in. He also is a talented storyteller, weaving stories filled with adventure and intrigue (well, at least to his mom!). I knew this activity would be perfect for Smiley, an enthusiastic artist often found doodling away the day. Even my youngest can pick up a pencil and doodle a picture. Comic strips seemed like a logical solution. I wanted a writing activity that all of my boys could participate in some way. What if I couldn’t find a writing curriculum that would work?Ĭreative Writing Fun for Kids Using Comic Strips Initially, the boys fussed a bit less over these prompts but the whining ensued shortly thereafter. Not one to throw in the towel quickly, I came up with journal prompts. These episodes would often end in tears of frustration with shrieks of, “But, I can’t think of anything to write!” We tried daily writing in notebook journals to record thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Despite all of my efforts, I had a hard time making creative writing fun! My idea was to engage the boys in topics and methods of writing that would spur a lifelong passion (or at least not toppling over into a fetal position at the mere word). I was reluctant to start a formal writing program. Over the years, I tried everything that I can think of to get my boys interested in writing. This frustrated momma (who adores writing) struggles with finding new ways to encourage her boys to put pencil to paper for writing time. My boys do not like to write, even a list or a fun story. ![]() When I announce that our homeschool creative writing time is about to begin, I often hear moans and groans. Why We Love Comic Strips for Creative Writing Fun
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