Foster Creativity with Build & Write Challenges

If you’ve never used build and write challenges in your homeschool, now is the time to try it! They are a fun and innovative way to keep kids engaged while learning (or reviewing) at the same time. New to this resource concept? No worries, keep reading to find out the benefits plus get your hands on nine free build and write challenge resources!

What are build and write challenges?

Build and write challenges are resources that incorporate several different ways of learning all into one. They typically use building bricks as a way to help kids work on fine motor skills and spelling while relating it to a set theme. These also include writing activities to get them excited about writing. From bugs and farms to holidays, you can find these resources for just about any genre you can imagine. I find them quite helpful when looking for extra ways to give my kids practice in a certain area or for busywork.

Benefits of Using Build & Write Challenges

Beyond getting fine motor skills, spelling, and writing practice, the benefits of using these kinds of resources go a bit further. For starters, they can take the guesswork out of what to use to help your kids practice a specific concept or skill set. These challenges are created with fun and engagement in mind, but also with the need for practice and review.

Most kids have short attention spans or lose interest in things that are mundane. These challenges are anything but that. Partly because they use the infamous bricks for building and the room for creativity when it comes to writing. This will help your kids have more focus and pay attention to detail, which are two vital skills kids need to learn as they progress in academic development. 

How to use these types of resources. 

When it comes to my build and write challenge resources, you’ll simply need to download and print – and that’s it! The instructions and details are already provided on each activity page and can either be read or dictated to your kids. If you have multiple children close in age, you may consider laminating the pages to make them both durable and reusable. Place them all in a binder and you’ve just created a build and write challenge activity binder!

Free Build & Write Challenges

I’ve created and rounded up my best resources for you here. You’ll find the following types available (all just a click away):

• A Bug’s Life
• Farm Life
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Valentine’s Day
• Election Day

These include words to build, write, and prompts for a well-rounded activity pack that can be used over and over again. Once you start using them, you may be surprised to find your kids asking for them. Keep them handy to use for review, teaching something new, or to take along long car rides. The possibilities are endless!

I’d love to hear from you! Have you used some of these resources before? What are some things your kids like to learn about? Let me know in the comments below and I may just create challenges around your ideas!