Go ahead, chew on this pencil eraser!  As a matter of fact, feel free to eat the entire pencil…. cookie pencil that is! 

This graham cracker pencil cookie is sure to inspire your young writer.  “Pick up your pencil” will have a whole new meaning after you’ve tried these cute and crunchy pencil cookies.

Incorporate writing into this activity by having your child write out the recipe prior to making the pencil cookie.  Read below on how to sharpen your child’s writing skills in a fun and motivating way.

For early writers… encourage copying single words onto paper for each step.  For example, 1.  Graham Cracker  2. Frosting  3. Gum  4. Chocolate Chip.   Or write out the recipe in simple phrases and have your child copy it.

For older children….  Practice note taking by reading the recipe aloud to them and have them take notes.  You can even have your student make the pencil cookie first, then write out the steps they followed to to make it.

All of these variations are fun ways to sharpen your child’s writing skills by addressing fine motor skills, sequencing and following directions.