There are animals of different sizes around us. We can spot various insects and animals around our home. We can see the hard-working ants carrying sugar granules from our kitchen, cats chasing mice in our backyards, dogs running in packs, cows at dairy farms, and sometimes even on the street. I live in Rajasthan; here we also get to see camels on the street sometimes.
Camels and elephants seem huge. If you stand next to them, you feel tiny, but they are not the tallest. The giraffe is the tallest land animal on earth. The average height of a giraffe is around 16 feet or 5 metres. It is so tall that most humans will seem shorter than its legs, which are approximately 6 feet high. Some giraffes can be as tall as 19 feet. The African Bush Elephant comes next to a giraffe in terms of height. These gigantic animals can be as tall as 13 feet.
A giraffe’s height gives it some advantages. It can help the animal spot prey from afar, and its legs help it run at speeds up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. A giraffe will kick its attacker with its legs. Its neck, which is around 7 feet long, helps a giraffe eat leaves off tall trees. Giraffes are herbivorous, and with the help of the neck, they can easily reach leaves atop trees and munch on them using their 21-inch tongue. A giraffe will do this a lot as it is eating for a major part of the day. These animals sleep for only two hours. They also use their long necks to hit each other in a fight, an action that is called ‘necking’. Giraffes wrestle by winding their necks around the opponent.
People once thought that a giraffe is a cross between a leopard and a camel. This explains their scientific name, Giraffa Camelopardalis. These animals, given their height, are quite heavy. Their weight ranges from 790 to 1260 kg. Wild giraffes usually have a lifespan of up to 40 years. A giraffe’s natural habitat is the Sub-Saharan African region.
Did you know that giraffes are social animals? They like company and move around in groups of 15, where the leader is a male giraffe. Talk about towering height, even their group is called a tower! Giraffes are intelligent and quiet.
Why Essay Writing is Important for Children
Before we get into tips and strategies, let’s understand the real value of essay writing in a child’s development.
Enhances Written Communication
Essay writing teaches children how to express their thoughts clearly and in an organised way. This skill becomes useful in every academic subject and eventually in real-life communication.
Boosts Creativity and Imagination
Children love stories and animals. Writing about a giraffe, for example, lets them imagine its world from African grasslands to tree-top meals. This fuels imagination and helps make writing fun.
Improves Grammar and Vocabulary
Regular essay writing helps young learners strengthen their grammar skills, learn new words, and understand sentence structure. It also encourages them to use adjectives and descriptive phrases more effectively.
Develops Critical Thinking
When children write about animals or other topics, they start analysing facts, making comparisons, and asking questions. This is how critical thinking begins.
Builds Academic Confidence
Completing and presenting an essay even a short one gives kids a sense of accomplishment. This confidence spills over into other areas of learning.
How to Help Your Child Write Better Essays
Many parents struggle with getting their children to write beyond a few lines. The key is to make writing fun and manageable.
Pick fun topics like animals, superheroes, festivals, or favourite books.
Use pictures to help them describe what they see (a giraffe’s long neck, for example).
Break the essay into simple sections: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.
Celebrate their efforts even if the grammar isn’t perfect.
And most importantly practice regularly. Like every skill, writing gets better with practice.
PlanetSpark’s Creative Writing Program for Kids
At PlanetSpark, we understand that every child has a story to tell they just need the right platform to express it. Our Creative Writing Classes for Kids are designed to spark imagination, improve structure, and build confidence.
Key Features of the Program
1:1 Personal Trainers for Every Child
Every learner is matched with a certified communication expert who tailors lessons to the child’s writing level, style, and pace.
Personalised Curriculum and Learning Roadmap
From basic sentence writing to advanced story structuring, our curriculum adapts as the child grows.
Spark Diary and Creative Writing Prompts
We provide daily fun prompts and challenges to keep kids writing consistently and creatively.
Grammar and Vocabulary Boosters
Kids get access to engaging tools and exercises that make grammar fun and easy to apply in writing.
Writing Communities
Students can share their stories and essays on Sparkline, PlanetSpark’s kid-safe platform, and get feedback from peers and mentors.
Types of Writing We Cover
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Essays
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Short Stories
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Poems
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Diary Entries
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Book and Movie Reviews
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Descriptive and Narrative Writing
Related Sample Essays You Can Explore
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Each sample is short, easy to read, and perfect for practice.
FAQs About Essay Writing for Kids
Q1. What’s the ideal age to start essay writing?
Children as young as 6 can begin writing simple 5-line essays. By age 8, they can structure basic paragraphs.
Q2. What if my child doesn’t like writing?
That’s common. Start small, use topics they enjoy, and make writing playful like asking them to write a letter to their favourite animal.
Q3. How is PlanetSpark different from school classes?
Unlike traditional classes, PlanetSpark offers 1:1 personalised coaching, fun writing tools, and gamified learning. We make writing feel like an adventure.
Q4. How much time does it take to see improvement?
Most parents notice a visible improvement in 4–6 weeks especially in structure, grammar, and storytelling.
Q5. Do kids also learn public speaking at PlanetSpark?
Yes. Writing and speaking go hand-in-hand. Our programs also include Public Speaking, Spoken English, and Personality Development to build well-rounded communicators.
Final Thoughts
The giraffe is a fascinating animal, and a great topic to introduce young learners to essay writing. Through structured writing activities like this, children develop clarity of thought, creativity, and lifelong communication skills.
Essay writing doesn't have to be boring or difficult. With a little help, the right prompts, and the right guidance, kids start to love expressing themselves.
Help your child become a confident writer and speaker.
Join PlanetSpark’s Creative Writing Program today.