Description
Struggling to get students motivated to write? Whether in the classroom or in occupational therapy sessions, writing can quickly become an avoidant task—especially for reluctant writers or those with behavioral challenges. That’s why Writing Games was created!
This 28-page digital PDF is packed with 9 original writing activities that transform traditional writing tasks into fun, engaging games. These activities are designed to increase student participation and reduce writing resistance by making the process feel like play.
🔹 Why It Works:
✔️ Developed by an experienced OT who has worked extensively with students struggling with work avoidance and writing reluctance.
✔️ Each activity encourages participation by making writing interactive and game-like.
✔️ Includes adaptations for any writing task to make it feel more like a game.
✔️ Features suggested online resources that align with the same playful approach.
🔹 What’s Inside:
📝 9 Original Writing Games with Printable Worksheets
- Make a Word Search – Create custom word searches while practicing spelling and legibility. Includes printable grids with different line styles.
- Create an Island – Roll dice to design and label a personal island, working on spatial awareness and writing skills. Includes printable map templates.
- Racing Lists – Speed-based category game where students write as many words as possible. Includes printable category list.
- Silly Checks – Write pretend checks to friends or staff, reinforcing legibility and functional writing. Includes blank check templates.
- Silly Writing Roll – Roll dice to get a random writing prompt. Includes printable dice-based prompt sheet.
- Writing Bingo – Complete writing tasks to win! Includes 5 different bingo boards with varied task placement and a printable call sheet.
- Group Story – Collaborative storytelling activity using provided story starters. Includes printable worksheets.
- Silly Addresses – Write and address envelopes with fun, imaginary destinations. Includes printable envelope templates.
- Secret Code – Create and decode messages using a fun cipher. Includes a printable secret code worksheet.
📥 Instant digital download – Start using today!
Turn writing from a struggle into a fun, interactive experience—all while meeting essential writing goals. Get your students excited to write with Writing Games!
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