Creative Writing Homeschool Curricula

Unlock the secret to emotional well-being with our captivating and interactive flipbook and slide presentation, designed to empower elementary students. Discover the transformative power of embracing our emotions and nurturing our mental health. It's time to embrace the mantra that it's okay not to be okay!

Prepare to embark on an enthralling journey as students delve into a world of feelings and moods, guided by this engaging resource. Explore the depths of mental health, positive self-talk, and self-care, while immersing in vibrant sentence prompts, captivating speech bubbles, and stimulating group discussions.

Crafted with the profound purpose of Bell Let's Talk Day, this invaluable tool recognizes the paramount importance of prioritizing mental well-being, especially in the realm of childhood development. Just as we diligently care for our physical health, it's imperative to nurture and safeguard the fragile landscapes of young minds. Together, let's spread the message that #BellLet'sTalk is not just a hashtag—it's a rallying cry for a brighter, more emotionally resilient future.

Equip your students with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of their emotions, fostering a culture of empathy, self-awareness, and open communication. Unlock the secrets to building emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-acceptance. This captivating resource promises to ignite a spark of self-discovery, empowering students to embrace their feelings and prioritize their mental well-being.

Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize the way we approach mental health education. Join the movement and be a catalyst for change. Together, let's create a generation that thrives on emotional intelligence and builds a brighter tomorrow!

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Engage your students with current events using these easy-to-read worksheets. This packet includes vocabulary terms with definitions, writing prompts, and fun!
Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

20 Pages Total Include:
* Draw a photo of yourself & the people with you at home.
* All About Me : Pets, What I Like TO Do, etc

· My Favorite Things

* Things I Do While Being Healthy At Home
* Vocabulary : 10 COVID-19 terms with match-up definitions
* * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet
* 20-Word Search page
* Step By Step : Hand washing : First, Next, Then, Last
* Design & Detail illustrating page : Design your own best place to quarantine! Describe what you have included in your place, and why.
* Opinion Journal: Did you enjoy being in quarantine? Explain why or why not, and how you would change it.

* Writing Prompt : with house- shaped lined paper : My Favorite Quarantine Day

* Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: My Routine Before & In Quarantine

* Acrostic Poem : VIRUS

* Interactive Journal Entry : I Am Feeling….I Am Thankful….When This is Over, I Want To...

* Telling Time Journal : Given the time in written word, write it out in number form, and draw it on the clock. Fill-in-the-blank journaling.

* Special Event, and how we celebrated.

· History : Gas prices, stores closed, things I learned...

* Book : House-shaped book to print, cut, and assemble. With front & back covers.

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Use this Today in History packet to learn about Louis Braille who was born on this day. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

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Use these spring themed creative writing prompts to inspire your students in writing centers, journaling, daily writing, small groups, tutorials and more! Finish the story prompts help guide your students in their narrative writing journey leaving so much space for creativity!

⭐Finish the Stories Bundle⭐

⭐Spring Bundle⭐

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

What's included:

• 15 finish the story spring themed narrative writing prompts for middle & high school students
• 1 editable template to make your own prompts
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide template

More Spring Resources

Would You Rather

Find Someone Who

Stand Up Game

Activity Packet

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*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool

This field trip log and reflection writing activity is a great way to cap off a fun field trip! It includes the log and several versions of the reflection writing activity so that it can be used by kids on all levels from PreK to High School. The log is great for homeschoolers attending multiple field trips in a year!

*NOTE: This is the same log and reflection activity that is included in all of my Field Trip Units.* If you've already purchased any of my Field Trip Units, please do not purchase this item!

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These reflection activities are part of a series of Field Trip Units designed to enhance the field trip experience by preparing students before a trip and giving them activities to complete after. See all of my Field Trip Units at the link below...

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Holiday/Christmas Snowman Descriptive Writing Activity – Create, Write, and Celebrate the Season!

Bring the magic of winter to life in your classroom with this Holiday Snowman Descriptive Writing Activity! This festive, hands-on learning experience combines creativity, writing, and digital tools to engage students in crafting their very own snowman and describing it in vivid detail.  This activity offers both a digital and printable component to support diverse learning environments.

What's Included:

• Digital Snowman Creation Tool: Students use interactive digital tools to create and design their own snowman, from choosing accessories to customizing colors and features. They will love bringing their snowman to life while exploring their creativity!

• Printable Planning and Draft Pages: To help students organize their ideas before writing, printable planning and drafting worksheets are included. These pages provide a structured space for brainstorming and drafting their descriptions, making the writing process easier and more effective.

Benefits for Students:

• Develops Descriptive Writing Skills: Students will practice using sensory details, adjectives, and figurative language to create vivid descriptions that bring their snowman to life.

• Boosts Creativity: The digital snowman creation tool encourages students to think creatively and personalize their snowman with different features.

• Pre-Writing Organization: The included printable planning and draft pages help students organize their thoughts, ensuring they have a clear structure for their descriptive paragraph.

• Engages Multiple Learning Styles: This activity supports both visual learners (through the creation of their snowman) and writing learners (through descriptive writing prompts), making it accessible to all students.

Perfect for:

• Holiday-themed classroom activities to enhance writing skills and celebrate the season.

• Remote or hybrid learning settings where students can use digital tools to create and write.

• Teachers seeking an engaging way to practice sensory details, adjectives, and paragraph structure.

Transform your holiday season into a creative writing celebration with this Holiday Snowman Descriptive Writing Activity. Students will love using digital tools to create their snowman and practice writing rich, descriptive paragraphs. With printable planning pages to support the writing process, this activity is a perfect way to foster creativity, critical thinking, and writing skills!

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Christmas Digital Writing

Do you want to make reviewing figurative language with your Christian students a breeze? Are you struggling to find examples from the Bible? Do you want to motivate and engage your students? Then download this Christian Bible Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors EDITABLE Figurative Language Lists resource! This resource includes 36 idioms, 30 similes, and 30+ metaphors all with a short definition and/or examples. You can use these handouts alone or to accompany your own worksheets and activities! This resource is perfect for small group instruction, writer's workshops, writing centers, writing binders, student reference, and more! No more searching the internet to find the right examples. It's all right here!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Editable Figurative Language Lists: 36 Idioms, 30 Similes, 30+ Metaphors with brief definitions
• Terms of Use

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• Editable List of Oxymorons
• Editable list of Oxymoron Onomatopoeia & Alliteration
• Figurative Language EDITABLE Lists Similes, Idioms, Oxymoron, Alliteration
• BUNDLE Similes, Idioms, Oxymoron & Other Figurative Language Editable Lists

Comic Books or Graphic Novels are an amazing way to encourage research and engage students by giving them something that interests them. These Barack Obama Biography Comics will do just that! Your students will love this Barack Obama Research Project & Biography and enjoy creating their very own Barack Obama Graphic Novel! 

BARACK OBAMA Research Project Biographic Comic & Graphic Novel or Book Report Includes a Variety of Pages Labeled:

• Timeline
• Those Early Years
• Famous Quotes
• Character Traits
• Most Famous for...
• as well as blank pages for additional information.

This Barack Obama resource can be used as a biography book report or a biography research project. Make learning fun by sparking your students' creativity with Biography Comics! 

More Fun and Engaging Resources from Dovie Funk:

• Abraham Lincoln Biography Comics
• Martin Luther King Jr Biography Comics
• Thomas Jefferson Biography Comics

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"Bell Let's Talk Day: Teaching Bundle for Primary + Junior Students" – your comprehensive resource for fostering mental health awareness in young learners. This bundle includes both dynamic teaching slides and an interactive flipbook, designed to engage and educate students on this vital topic. The teaching slides are crafted with vibrant visuals and age-appropriate language, ensuring that the complex subject of mental health is presented in an accessible and relatable manner. Accompanied by an interactive flipbook, this bundle offers a hands-on learning experience that encourages students to explore their understanding of mental health in a supportive and interactive environment. Ideal for creating an open, inclusive dialogue within the classroom, this bundle is a must-have for any educator committed to promoting mental well-being among their students.

Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the Battle of Stones River. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

Related Links

More Today in History Topics

Are you looking to make reviewing similes and metaphors fun? Do you want your Christian students to learn about the Bible? Then download this no prep BUNDLE Similes Metaphors Activity Learn Figurative Language of the Christian Bible! What better way for Christian students to practice figurative language than with a dice game focusing on the Bible and Christian values? In this activity, students roll a die - either digital/online or in class - find the corresponding instructions, and create their own simile or metaphor. The first one to complete a row or column wins the game! This game can be played repeatedly!

Additionally, this bundle comes with Christian Bible Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors Editable Figurative Language Lists! These lists are perfect as a handout, to help students learn verses, or to support them in their writing.

✔ This resource includes:

• Instructions

• Google docs digital/online gameboard (with a link to a digital single die roller on Youtube)

• Printable in class game board (you will need an individual die for each group)

• 28 unique questions (and 2 “FREE” spots)

• Blank Answer Sheet for students to write their answers

• Editable Figurative Language Lists: 36 Idioms, 30 Similes, 30+ Metaphors with brief definitions

• Terms of Use

✔ Examples:

• Write a simile about the Ark.

• Write a metaphor about Jesus’ love.

• Write a simile about being jealous.

• Write a metaphor about praying.

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BIBLE BUNDLE Idioms, Metaphors, Similes, Animal Verses, Jokes for Christian Kids
Figurative Language from the Christian Bible LISTS of Similes, Metaphors, Idioms
BIBLE Categories Game All ages and knowledge level
Christian Choice Board Animals of Bible with 50+ Animal Verses
Christian Dice Games ANIMALS with 50 Verses
50 BIBLE Verses with ANIMALS
Christian Dice-Game-Similes-Metaphors-on-CHRISTIAN-VALUES
BIBLE BUNDLE Similes&Metaphors Dice Game and List with Bible Idioms
DICE GAMES Books of the Bible Virtual & In Person 12 Game Boards Any Level!

BIBLE VERSES WALL DECOR/BULLETIN BOARDS
BIBLE Verses on LOVE Room Décor and Bulletin Boards
Christian BIBLE Verses PRAYER Room Décor/Bulletin Boards
Bible-Verses-for-BACK-TO-SCHOOL-Wall-Decor-and-Bulletin-Boards
Christian BIBLE Verses FAITH Classroom Decor/Bulletin Boards
Christian BIBLE Verses THANKFULNESS Classroom Decor/Bulletin Boards
Christian BIBLE Verses GIVING Classroom Decor/Bulletin Boards
Christian BIBLE Verses INSPIRATIONAL New Beginnings Wall Décor/Bulletin Boards
BUNDLE Christian BIBLE Verses ONE YEAR of Wall Décor/Bulletin Boards

Comic Books or Graphic Novels are an amazing way to encourage research and engage students by giving them something that interests them. These Biography Comics will do just that. There are several pages labeled:

• Timeline
• Those Early Years
• Famous Quotes
• Character Traits
• Most Famous for...
• as well as blank pages for additional information.

This resource can be used as a biography book report or a biography research project.

Make learning fun by sparking your students' creativity with Biography Comics.

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Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about Joan of Arc. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

Related Links

More Today in History Topics

Comic Books or Graphic Novels are an amazing way to encourage research and engage students by giving them something that interests them. These Biography Comics will do just that. There are several pages labeled:

• Timeline
• Those Early Years
• Famous Quotes
• Character Traits
• Most Famous for...
• as well as blank pages for additional information.

This resource can be used as a biography book report or a biography research project.

Make learning fun by sparking your students' creativity with Biography Comics.

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Use this Today in History packet to learn about the dwarf planet Ceres and when she was discovered! This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

Related Links

More Today in History Topics

Comic Books or Graphic Novels are an amazing way to encourage research and engage students by giving them something that interests them. These Biography Comics will do just that. There are several pages labeled:

• Timeline
• Those Early Years
• Famous Quotes
• Character Traits
• Most Famous for...
• as well as blank pages for additional information.

This resource can be used as a biography book report or a biography research project.

Make learning fun by sparking your students' creativity with Biography Comics.

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Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the first Leap Year. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

Related Links

More Today in History Topics

Comic Books or Graphic Novels are an amazing way to encourage research and engage students by giving them something that interests them. These Biography Comics will do just that. There are several pages labeled:

• Timeline
• Those Early Years
• Famous Quotes
• Character Traits
• Most Famous for...
• as well as blank pages for additional information.

This resource can be used as a biography book report or a biography research project.

Make learning fun by sparking your students' creativity with Biography Comics.

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Use this Today in History packet to learn about when Alaska became a state. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

Related Links

More Today in History Topics

Comic Books or Graphic Novels are an amazing way to encourage research and engage students by giving them something that interests them. These Biography Comics will do just that. There are several pages labeled:

• Timeline
• Those Early Years
• Famous Quotes
• Character Traits
• Most Famous for...
• as well as blank pages for additional information.

This resource can be used as a biography book report or a biography research project.

Make learning fun by sparking your students' creativity with Biography Comics.

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