Strange Sentences: A Fun and Engaging Writing Activity for Kids
Jan 30
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Writing doesn’t have to be a chore—it can be full of laughter, creativity, and a little bit of randomness! If your kids love silly stories, this Strange Sentences activity is a fantastic way to get them writing while having fun.
What is the Strange Sentences Activity?
This game uses a simple chart and a die to create wacky, unexpected sentences. Kids roll the die multiple times to generate a sentence structure based on categories like Who/What, Did What, Where, and When. The result? Hilariously unexpected combinations like:
➡️ A polar bear ate raw fish on an iceberg in January!
➡️ A robot lost a part on a spaceship during lunch!
➡️ A rock star sang a song on television last night!
This element of chance and surprise keeps kids engaged and eager to see what they’ll come up with next.
How to Play:
1. Set up the chart – Create a table with four columns: Who/What, Did What, Where, and When (or use the example from the book!).
2. Let the kids brainstorm words for each category—this is a great way to get the littles involved! The sillier, the better—ours came up with ‘poop’ and ‘blobfish,’ and it made the game even more fun!
3. Roll the die – Kids roll the die once for each column, matching the number to the corresponding phrase.
4. Write the sentence – Once they’ve rolled all four times, they put their sentence together.
5. Illustrate it! – Kids can draw a picture of their strange sentence to bring it to life.
6. Keep going! – They can repeat the process and even staple their sentences together into a mini-book of wacky stories.
Why This Works for Learning
✔️ Encourages Creativity – The unpredictable results spark imagination and storytelling.
✔️ Builds Sentence Structure Skills – Helps kids naturally understand how sentences work.
✔️ Boosts Confidence in Writing – No pressure for “perfect” sentences—just fun experimentation.
✔️ Engages Reluctant Writers – Kids who resist writing often enjoy rolling the dice and playing with words.
Make It Your Own!
• Let kids come up with their own words for the chart.
• Add a “Why?” column for even sillier sentences.
• Use two dice to increase the options.
• Turn it into a family game night challenge!
This simple yet powerful writing activity proves that learning can be fun, unpredictable, and full of laughter. Try it out and let the creativity roll!
SHARE in the comments what your kids came up with!
I look forward to reading them!
