Where Writing Really Starts

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how writing really starts.

Not with grammar rules or five-paragraph essays…
It starts with a scribble. A doodle. A kid drawing a stick figure with a speech bubble and a big idea.

That’s what I love about this free printable from Usborne Publishing — It’s not a worksheet. It’s not intimidating. It’s just a simple tool to help kids create—on their own terms.

🦸‍♀️ Comic Character Activity Page
Kids can draw, label, and imagine who their character is and what they’re thinking. It’s playful, open-ended, and perfect for early writers—or anyone with a big imagination.

I’m always looking for ways to make reading and writing feel doable—not overwhelming. This one fits.

I’ve learned a lot from watching how my daughter learns. Laurel is incredibly creative, and she doesn’t connect with learning that’s stuck in a workbook or textbook. She needs movement, hands-on tools, and space to ask questions and figure things out in her own way.

Over the last few years, Laurel has been teaching me that building basic skills doesn’t have to happen one specific way. Kids learn through play, curiosity, and creativity—especially when we let them lead a little.

I’m always trying to meet her where she is, and I love sharing what I find along the way, in case it helps another family too.

– Casey