Creative indoor activities for book-loving kids
This article gives parents practical and creative ways to keep book-loving kids engaged during the summer holidays. Rather than simply reading books, children are encouraged to interact with stories through activities such as creating book trailers, designing character scrapbooks, rewriting endings, building fictional worlds, casting movie adaptations, and starting book review blogs or Bookstagram accounts.
These activities help children develop critical thinking, creativity, storytelling skills, and confidence while making reading more interactive and fun. The article also highlights how these projects can be a natural stepping stone from being a reader to becoming a writer.
My child loves writing: what should I do next?
This article is a practical guide for parents who have realised that their child has a genuine love of writing. It explains that once a child begins filling notebooks with stories, poems, or even their own comics, the next step is to nurture that passion without turning it into pressure.
Parents should take their child’s writing seriously, create a dedicated writing space, fuel their creativity through reading, and focus on storytelling rather than grammar in the early stages. It also highlights the importance of celebrating their work, entering writing competitions, and seeking professional guidance when appropriate.
Most importantly, it reminds parents that writing is a craft that grows through encouragement, confidence, and consistent practice. With the right support, a child who loves writing today could become a published author tomorrow.
Why creative writing is one of the best holiday activities for children
This article highlights why creative writing is one of the most valuable holiday activities for children aged 9–15. While many parents worry about boredom, excessive screen time, and the “summer slide” during school breaks, creative writing offers a fun and engaging way to keep young minds active.
The article explains how writing helps children maintain and improve literacy skills, including grammar, vocabulary, critical thinking, and communication. It also provides a safe outlet for self-expression, helping children process emotions, build empathy, and develop emotional intelligence.
Beyond academic benefits, creative writing encourages creativity, reduces screen time, and boosts confidence. Completing a story gives children a sense of accomplishment and ownership that can positively impact other areas of their lives.
The article also shares practical tips for motivating reluctant writers and suggests joining a writing community or summer storytelling programme to help children stay inspired and engaged throughout the holidays.
Summer Creative Writing Workshops (Gbagada)
It’s been another busy couple of weeks here @ Accomplish Press. The holiday writing clubs in Lagos are still ongoing! We’ve just concluded the two-week Creative Writing session with the children at the Gbagada Workshop. The children have had a great time, writing both fiction stories and non-fiction essays during the workshop. And there were […]