Unleashing Creativity: A Fun Writing Game for Kids

Looking for a way to spark your child’s imagination and build their storytelling skills? Try this creative writing game where kids get to create characters and dream up exciting adventures! Whether it’s for a movie script, a video game, or a fantasy world like Dungeons & Dragons, this activity is designed to make writing fun and engaging.

Step 1: Create a Character

Every great story starts with a memorable character! Encourage your child to invent their hero (or villain) by answering these questions:

• What’s their name?

• How old are they?

• Where do they live? Castle, spaceship, jungle, cave, another planet

• What’s their personality like? Brave, shy, mischievous, curious

• What’s something special about them? Magical power, unusual pet, skill, hobby

  
  

For added fun, they can draw their character or use craft supplies to make a puppet or paper doll.

Step 2: Create a World

Now that your child has a character, they need a world to explore! Work together to answer:

• What kind of world is it? A magical kingdom, a futuristic city, or a secret underground cave

• Are there other creatures or people in this world?

• What are the rules of this place? Can people fly? Is there no gravity? Do animals talk?

They can sketch a simple map of their world to bring it to life.

Step 3: Write a Story Prompt

Here’s where the adventure begins! Help your child think of a problem or event that happens in their world.

• Does the character need to rescue someone?

• Is there a treasure to find or a mystery to solve?

• Does their world face a challenge like an evil villain or a natural disaster?

  
  

For example: Your character lives in a candy kingdom, but all the chocolate has mysteriously disappeared. Who’s behind it, and how will they save the day?

Step 4: Bring It to Life

Depending on your child’s interests, they can write this adventure in different ways:

• A screenplay: Write out dialogue for the characters and set the scene like a movie.

• A video game: Create different levels or challenges the character must overcome.

• A Dungeons & Dragons scene: Make up rules, rolls, and choices to guide the character through their journey.

  
  

Step 5: Share the Adventure

Let your child act out their story with family or friends, or turn it into a short performance or puppet show. They can even play their D&D scene or video game idea with friends!

This writing game not only encourages creativity but also helps kids practice storytelling, problem-solving, and communication skills. It’s a fun way to make writing an exciting adventure rather than a chore.

So, grab some paper, a pencil, and your imagination—and let the storytelling begin!

Written by: Brianna VanValkenburg