Elementary School Creative Writing Resources

When it comes to writing, suggesting prompts can be extremely helpful for students. By providing a prompt, you can give students a specific topic or area to focus on, which can help them better organize their thoughts and ideas. Additionally, writing prompts can help spark creativity and encourage students to think outside the box.

There are six Christmas-themed writing prompts, with coordinating primary handwriting pages included. Students can also illustrate a scene in the space above their writing.

Not only will using writing prompts help get your students excited about writing, but it will also help them to practice and improve their skills. By focusing on specific areas such as grammar, punctuation, and spelling, your students will hone their technique and produce well-written pieces of work. They’ll also be able to develop their unique voice and style – something essential for any writer!

Check out our blog post Writing Prompts Your Students Will Love for more tips and inspiration!

❄️ You're invited to the Winter Wonderland category! ❄️ Do you want to create lots of festive winter memories with your students this year? You'll find a growing collection of seasonal printables like music, writing, and fun activities for your classroom or homeschool in one shop section - and we're always adding more!

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

Dive into the heart of Easter with our engaging, differentiated reading comprehension activity tailored to Grade 1 and 2 students. This captivating resource brings the story of Easter to life, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and exploring the deep-rooted traditions of Holy Week. From the triumph of Palm Sunday to the solemnity of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday, your students will journey through each significant event. Complete with thought-provoking comprehension questions, this PDF is the perfect tool to enrich your students' understanding of Easter's religious significance, fostering lively and reflective classroom discussions.

Key Features:

• Grade 1 and 2 Reading Comprehension: Tailored to young learners for optimal engagement and understanding.
• Holy Week Coverage: Explore Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday in a meaningful way.
• Comprehension Questions: Encourage critical thinking and discussion with well-crafted questions.
• Engaging Content: Make the story of Easter relatable and memorable for young minds.
• Reflective Learning: Foster a deeper understanding of Easter's religious significance through engaging activities.

Ideal for Teachers and Educators: Perfect for Christian school teachers, Sunday school instructors, and educators looking to incorporate the spirit of Easter into their curriculum. This resource is designed to provide a memorable and educational experience that enriches classroom discussions.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the St. Patrick's Day Writing Activity. Encourage students to reflect on gratitude with this St. Patrick’s Day writing prompt and craft. This interactive activity helps them recognize their unique qualities, appreciate what they have, and see the positive impact they can make. Instead of focusing on what they lack, they’ll explore luck, gratitude, and the holiday spirit through a creative clover-themed craft, perfect for various grade levels.

Transform your classroom into a festive environment with these delightful shamrock crafts. Experience the joy as children express their gratitude and acknowledge their good fortune by completing the following writing prompts:

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes two versions:

• The first version is designed to assist your students in recognizing and appreciating their qualities and actions.
• The second version includes a shamrock template that can be utilized for drawing or writing lucky messages.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This is a fun activity to warm up those writing skills. Each student can use it as a writing center or independent work. You only need some dice and a pencil!

This product includes:

• 1 Color template
• 1 BW template
• 1 writing template

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Tracing Pages for Fine Motor Skills Prewriting Activities - SUMMER Edition

Provide plenty of fine motor control, prewriting, and handwriting skills practice this summer with 30 printable tracing activity worksheets (2 for each summer image). Prewriting practice will be so much fun for your Kindergarten or Prekindergarten students this summer!

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⭐30 summer themed tracing worksheets (15 simple tracing pages, and 15 pages with extra tracing)

⭐Summer images include: beachball, umbrella, crab, ice cream bar, popsicle, ice cream cone, lemonade, pool float, palm tree, pineapple, sand bucket, sandcastle, sun, seashell and starfish.

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Make your own book template! Kids love writing their own stories. This is an easy to print document that students can put together themselves to make their own book. Working on vocabulary or spelling words? Have students copy them at the beginning of the book and then use them throughout the story. Have students share their own stories with others in the class to encourage reading skills. All you need to do is print out a copy for each student, and let their own imagination soar.

These journal pages are designed to promote creative writing with a "Superhero" theme. This packet contains 10 writing prompts which can be used with beginning writers as well as students who are more accomplished writers. Blank lined writing pages are included for students who need more space for their stories.

Writing and Reading for St. Patrick's Day:

Students will enjoy using either Lucky Charms marshmallows or cards to complete Mad Libs. Students will add nouns (the item) or adjectives (the color) to a provided Mad Libs. When they complete this their teacher can have them write their own Mad Libs which they will have a friend complete.

Student will love making nonsense stories for St. Patrick's Day. They will be creative as they think outside the box.

What's included:

• Teacher directions.
• Mad Lib using marshmallows with and without writing assignment.
• Mad Lib using cards with and without writing assignment.
• Cards with marshmallow shapes, needs to be printed in color.

How is this product useful:

• Fun holiday activity.
• Creative writing with a fun twist.
• Writing extension.
• Easy prep for teacher.

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This is a great practice of finding the student's voice. They get a writing prompt that explains that they are in charge of finding a new mascot for Easter. They get to brainstorm some ideas for a new Easter Bunny. Then they can use their graphic organizer to format their opinions and why their mascot would be a good choice. Once they have finished the graphic organizer, they can then continue the writing process and write out their essay. Included in this download is a writing prompt, 2 graphic organizers, choose which one works best for your needs. Then there are 4 different writing pages. 2 have titles already on them, 2 have a place where students can draw a little picture.

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Saddle up for some creative writing fun with Wild West Roll a Story! Students roll the dice to discover their character, problem, and setting, all with a Wild West twist.

Contents:
This Wild West Roll a Story activity features everything students need to create an exciting adventure in the Wild West:

• 6 unique characters, like a sheriff, horse, or saloon keeper.
• 6 different problems, such as a thirsty horse or missing gold.
• 6 settings, including a gold mine, cattle ranch, and more.

Students roll the dice three times—once for each story element (character, problem, and setting)—then organize their thoughts using one of the included lined writing pages to plan and write their tale.

How the Product is Used:
Students start by rolling a dice three times. The first roll determines their character, the second roll identifies the problem, and the third roll selects the setting. After they’ve rolled, students will use the provided lined writing sheets to brainstorm, organize, and write their wild and imaginative stories set in the Wild West.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
The Wild West Roll a Story brings excitement to creative writing! Students will love the element of surprise as they roll to discover who their character will be, what challenge they’ll face, and where their story will unfold. This activity supports creative thinking, story development, and writing structure, while also being engaging and fun.

Features:

• Wild West-themed characters, problems, and settings for endless story possibilities.
• Multiple lined paper options for organizing and writing stories.
• Easy, interactive, and fun writing activity that helps students focus on the structure of storytelling.
• 8.5x11 size and available in both color and black and white formats.

How This Product Can Be Used in the Classroom or Other Educational Settings:

1. Creative writing prompts: Use this as a fun and engaging way to inspire writing assignments.
2. Collaborative storytelling: Pair students to work together on developing their Wild West adventures after rolling the dice.
3. Writing center activity: Add this to a writing station for early finishers or independent writing time.
4. Oral storytelling: Before writing, have students share their dice results and create a verbal story to enhance speaking skills.
5. Literacy and writing practice: Use this for developing creative writing, problem-solving in story structure, and imagination in students of varying writing abilities.

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Make Thanksgiving learning extra engaging and memorable with this How to Cook a Turkey Class Recipe Book and Thanksgiving Fun Activities.

Designed for Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5, this interactive resource teaches students about the steps of cooking a turkey through hands-on and imaginative activities.

Whether used as a Thanksgiving-themed activity or part of a cooking unit, this resource encourages creativity, critical thinking, and sequencing skills in a fun, holiday-themed setting.

What's included;

• Step-by-Step Turkey Recipe Book - Students learn each step of preparing and cooking a turkey through clear instructions and age-appropriate language.
• Drawing Activities - Engaging prompts encourage students to visualize themselves in each cooking step, like seasoning the turkey or placing it in the oven.
• Cut-and-Paste Place Setting Puzzle - A fun activity to help students learn the basics of table setting.
• Kitchen Safety Practice - Safety prompts and check/cross-out activities reinforce important kitchen safety skills for young learners.
• Comprehension & Reflection Questions - Short answer and multiple-choice questions after each step to promote comprehension and reinforce learning.
• Certificate of Completion - Celebrate each student’s success with a customizable certificate recognizing their "Turkey Chef" skills.

No Cooking Required: Activities are designed to be done entirely in the classroom, making it safe and accessible for all students.

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Fall in love with these October Writing Prompts. Engaging Fall and Halloween themed writing prompts for your students' writing journal!

October Writing Prompts for Beginner Writers and ESL Students - Sentence Starters, Traceable Sentences, & More | 24 Engaging Prompts with Themed Word Bank

Ignite creativity and build writing skills with our October Writing Prompts for Beginner Writers! This comprehensive set is designed to support early writers with a variety of engaging activities, making writing practice both fun and educational. Perfect for young students, this resource includes sentence starters, traceable sentences, and independent writing pages to cater to all skill levels.

Features:

• 24 Engaging Writing Prompts: Spark imagination and guide young writers with 24 carefully crafted prompts that encourage creativity and self-expression. Each prompt is tailored to inspire writing about different aspects of August, from summer adventures to back-to-school themes.
• Sentence Starters: Begin each writing activity with a helpful sentence starter to guide beginner writers. These starters provide a solid foundation, helping students formulate their thoughts and build confidence in their writing skills.
• Traceable Sentence Starters: Support developing writers with traceable sentence starters that help reinforce letter formation and sentence structure. This feature is perfect for fine motor skill development and early writing practice.
• Independent Writing Pages: Each prompt includes a version without sentence starters, allowing more advanced or independent writers to practice crafting their own sentences. This flexibility caters to varying skill levels and encourages growth.
• Drawing Section: Foster creativity with a designated area for drawing. Students can illustrate their responses, adding a visual element to their writing and enhancing their engagement with each prompt.
• Themed Word Bank: Enhance vocabulary and support writing with a themed word bank included for each prompt. This resource helps students find the right words and expand their language skills, making writing more accessible and enjoyable.
• High-Quality & User-Friendly: Each page is designed with clear, easy-to-read text and ample space for writing and drawing. The layout ensures that young writers can focus on their work without distraction.
• Ideal for Classrooms & Home Learning: Perfect for use in early education classrooms, homeschooling environments, or as an enrichment activity at home. These prompts are versatile and designed to support a variety of writing practices.

Encourage young writers to explore their ideas and develop their skills with our October Writing Prompts for Beginner Writers. With a mix of guided and independent activities, along with drawing opportunities and a helpful word bank, this set is an invaluable tool for fostering a love of writing and boosting confidence.

Check out this "I am not a turkey" creative writing resource for some Thanksgiving or fall fun! Use it as a Thanksgiving party station, center, morning work or just for November creative writing fun. Three differentiated writing pages perfect for young learners to turn on their imagination when envisioning what else could the turkey be? Is it in disguise? Students can label, write a simple sentence or top it off with a story about their creation. Perfect to get those creative juices flowing.

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I am not a pumpkin!

Looking for more November themed stations?

November Tear Art

November Math Write the Room

No Prep Fall Tear Art Bundle

Happy Fall!

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End of Year Memory Book K-4

Pages included:

• Cover page for K - 4
• When I grow up
• 3 pages for pictures
• Things I learned
• A page for student's picture, hand print, grade, age and height
• My Favorite things
• My new friends
• My school
• Signatures
• Congratulations on completing grades k - 4

Looking to spark creativity in your classroom this Thanksgiving season? These 10 Thanksgiving-themed story starters are perfect for getting your students' imaginations flowing! Designed for grades 4 and up, these engaging and open-ended prompts let students craft their own festive, adventurous, and even magical stories.
Use these story starters as:

• Bell ringers to jumpstart creative writing sessions
• Writing centers or stations for independent work
• Extension activities when students need an extra challenge
• Fun, seasonal writing prompts for November or Thanksgiving-themed lessons

Included Story Starters:

• “While preparing the Thanksgiving feast, you discover the turkey is enchanted! It starts talking and asks you to help it break a 100-year-old curse. What will you do?”
• “A UFO lands in your backyard on Thanksgiving Day. The aliens are friendly, but they want to join your dinner. What happens next?”
• And 8 more fun and imaginative prompts!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Easy to Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for quick lesson planning.
• Engaging & Fun: Each prompt is designed to capture students’ attention and foster creative thinking.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for writing centers, bell work, or independent writing projects.
• Perfect for November: Add a festive twist to your writing lessons during the Thanksgiving season.

This FREE resource will keep your students engaged and excited about writing. Download today and watch their Thanksgiving tales come to life!

Calling all reformed villains! This holiday season, ditch the coal and rewrite your story. This activity allows students to use their imagination and persuasive writing skills to convince Santa Claus they deserve a spot on the nice list!

What's Included:

• Reformed Villain Graphic Organizer: Help students brainstorm and visualize their villainous character and their path to redemption.
• Persuasive Letter to Santa Template: Provide a structured format for students to craft their convincing arguments.
• List of Infamous Villains: Offer inspiration and a starting point for character selection.

⭐Want more writing for Christmas?⭐

Trapped in a Snow Globe | Narrative Writing

Who Will Guide The Sleigh | Persuasive Writing**⭐**

⭐Thanksgiving narrative writing: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner**⭐**

⭐Journey to the center of the Earth narrative/descriptive: Earth Layers**⭐**

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Unlock the creativity of young writers with these Third Grade Descriptive Writing Prompts. Thoughtfully designed to inspire vivid and engaging storytelling through the lens of the changing seasons. This collection includes 24 unique prompts, with six captivating themes for each season—spring, summer, fall, and winter.

What’s Included:

▪︎ 6 Spring Writing Prompts

▪︎ 6 Summer Writing Prompts

▪︎ 6 Autumn Writing Prompts

▪︎ 6 Winter Writing Prompts

Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, this pack of Third Grade Descriptive Writing Prompts based on seasons is a fantastic resource to inspire young writers throughout the year. Whether you’re looking to enhance your lesson plans or provide additional writing practice, these prompts are sure to spark imagination and creativity in every student.

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Spooky Halloween Haunted House Fill In The Blank Descriptive Writing

This spooky writing is low prep and perfect for emerging writers and for reluctant writers!

Students will make the haunted house listing their own by choosing the appropriate adjective, name, verb or other part of speech. This makes it approachable for everyone!

For added flair, students can type up their finished product and then make a haunted house to color!

Includes:

PDF file of writing piece

Core Benefits

• Fun and Engaging: Designed to make learning enjoyable
• Structured Approach: Provides step-by-step guidance
• Improves Writing Skills: Helps students develop descriptive language
• Boosts Confidence: Encourages creative expression

Target Audience

• Grades 2-6: Specifically designed for this age group

Key Features

• Creative Brainstorming: Encourages imaginative thinking

• Descriptive Language: Teaches the use of powerful adjectives and verbs

• Step-by-Step Prompts: Easy to follow for students and teachers

• Free Download: PDF Format ready-to-go!

• Sparks Imagination: Inspires students to visualize and create vivid scenes

• Builds Self-Esteem: Encourages students to express themselves confidently

  Download Now: Get your free copy of the Descriptive Writing resource today and watch your students' creativity flourish!

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World Kindness Day Writing Prompts for 2nd-3rd Graders

Celebrate World Kindness Day with this engaging set of 40 thoughtful writing prompts designed to inspire empathy, compassion, and positive actions among 2nd-3rd graders. Each prompt encourages students to reflect on the importance of kindness, share personal experiences, and imagine ways they can make the world a friendlier place.

Students will explore themes such as showing kindness to others, self-compassion, and even caring for the environment. Perfect for classroom discussions, journal activities, or writing centers, these prompts help students develop both their writing skills and their understanding of kindness.

This worksheet is a great tool for encouraging positive classroom culture, fostering social-emotional growth, and making World Kindness Day memorable for young learners!