Elementary School Creative Writing Activities

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!

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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!

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Three Kings Day Activity. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms. This resource is perfect for teaching cultural awareness, diversity, and generosity in the classroom. These printable worksheets and creative activities engage students with the traditions of Three Kings Day, helping them explore different cultures through fun, hands-on learning. The crown activity allows students to connect with the celebration in a meaningful way, while the letter template encourages them to express their needs and wants thoughtfully.

The "If I Were a Wise King" activity inspires reflection on the significance of gift-giving, teaching children the value of giving as a heartfelt gesture.

Foster empathy, creativity, and cultural curiosity in your students with this engaging resource.

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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:

• A Three Kings Crown in Black and White (English and Spanish Version)
• A Letter to the Three Kings in Black and White (English and Spanish Version)
• “If I Were a Wise Man” Worksheet in Black and White (English and Spanish Version)

Happy Three Kings Day!!!

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

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• 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 24 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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⭐24 summer themed tracing worksheets (12 simple tracing pages, and 12 pages with extra tracing)

⭐Summer images include: sailboat, beachball, crab, ice cream, popsicle, palm tree, pineapple, sunglasses, watermelon, sandcastle, sun and fish.

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These journal sets are designed to promote creative thinking and develop writing skills for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st Grade. Each 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.

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Currently included Journal Sets:

Farm

Castles

“I am Thankful” (Thanksgiving)

Outer Space

Garden

Under the Sea

Pets

Superheroes

Travel

Christmas

Winter

Monsters

Valentine’s Day

Zoo

Woodland

Halloween

St. Patrick's Day

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 the ultimate October Language Arts/Creative Writing bundle. Use these printables all month long. There are informative, opinion, and creative writing prompts. Then there are fun activities like acrostic poems, haikus, letter brainstorms and more. You won't be bored with all these Halloween themed activities. There are 19 pages included and ready to print and use.

What is all included:

Guided & Create your own Haiku & Cinquain

2 Ready to use acrostic poems

2 Creative Letter Brainstorms

Scrambled Words

2 Story Starters

Create your own spooky recipe

Halloween costume deductive reasoning worksheet

Opinion Writing with graphic organizer & writing paper

Informative writing with graphic organizer & writing paper

Compare & Contrast Halloween topics

An opinion coloring page about Halloween

Enjoy this spooky Halloween season by making your life easier and printing these ready to go activities for your classroom. Let your class use their imagination to create some fun Halloween themed products.

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Opinion Writing with Graphic Organizer

Halloween Cinquain

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Get creative this fall with the Disguise a Candy Corn Writing Activity, where students design, disguise, and write about their very own candy corn character!

Contents:
This fun and imaginative Disguise a Candy Corn Writing Activity gives students a chance to bring their creativity to life by designing a candy corn and writing a story to match! This set includes a parent letter to introduce the activity, a brainstorming page for generating ideas, and a final draft planning sheet to organize thoughts. Reflective questions prompt students to think about how their candy corn’s disguise will help it stay hidden. A four-idea brainstorming sheet helps students sketch different disguises, and a blank template lets them draw their chosen design and describe it. Also included are two bubble writing prompts: "I’m not a candy corn, I’m a…" and "Don’t eat me, I’m a…" to spark creative writing. To support the process, there are inspiration examples of disguised candy corns and a final writing page where students can finish their story about their cleverly disguised candy corn.

How the Product is Used:
Teachers will easily prep this activity by printing the 8.5x11 sheets (10 total pages). Students begin by brainstorming creative disguise ideas using the idea sheet and sketching their designs. Once their candy corn is fully disguised, they use the reflection questions and writing prompts to bring their candy corn character to life with a short story. The final writing page is where students pull everything together, sharing how their disguise will keep the candy corn from being seen.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
This writing activity is perfect for blending creativity and critical thinking. Teachers will love how it inspires both artistic expression and writing development. The step-by-step process encourages students to brainstorm, plan, and reflect, which strengthens writing organization skills. Students, on the other hand, will love personalizing their candy corn characters and writing funny or clever stories about how they stay hidden. It's ideal for promoting engagement and individual expression, making writing fun and festive around Halloween or fall.

Features:

• Parent letter to introduce the activity.
• Brainstorming sheet for idea generation.
• Planning sheet for writing organization.
• Four-idea sketch sheet for multiple disguise ideas.
• Blank template for drawing candy corn designs and writing descriptions.
• Bubble writing prompts for engaging, creative stories.
• Reflection questions to guide critical thinking.
• Examples of candy corn disguises for inspiration.
• Final writing page to finish the story.
• Easy-to-print 8.5x11 pages, with a total of 10 included.

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

1. Fall or Halloween writing centers: A seasonal activity that encourages creativity and writing.
2. Art and writing integration: Perfect for combining art and language arts in one lesson.
3. Creative writing workshops: Great for boosting students’ imagination and story development.
4. After-school programs: Fun and engaging way to develop writing and drawing skills.
5. Homeschool settings: A simple, printable resource that promotes writing, critical thinking, and creative exploration.

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This comprehensive bundle of resources is a perfect blend of learning and fun, designed to engage and educate during the Thanksgiving season.

It consists of two enriching products:

• Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages: This set includes 4 unique nonfiction passages related to Thanksgiving. Each passage is followed by multiple-choice questions that will test the students' comprehension and enhance their understanding of the text.

• Thanksgiving Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages: Five passages that focus on how Thanksgiving is celebrated in different countries—Canada, Germany, Mexico, Grenada, and Ghana - offering the students a unique global perspective on this holiday.

• Pilgrims and Native Americans and The First Thanksgiving: Students will read about the Pilgrims’ journey, their interactions with Native Americans, and how The First Thanksgiving came to be—History of the First Thanksgiving.

• How to Cook a Turkey Recipe Book: Make Thanksgiving learning extra engaging and memorable with this recipe book.

• Thanksgiving Activities Set: This set comprises 3 exciting activities

- A word search puzzle

- A crossword puzzle

- A word scramble

- Word Sudoku

These activities are not only entertaining but also help improve vocabulary and cognitive skills.

All activities come with answer keys, allowing you to check the students' answers and gauge their progress. This bundle is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving while also promoting learning and development.

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• Turkey Informative Writing
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September 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 September 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 September 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.

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

Engage your students with this fun and educational Dog Breed Research Project, perfect for ELA, research, and presentation skills. Designed for grades 4-6, this 4-day project ties into the National Dog Show, making it an ideal activity for Thanksgiving week, injury-based projects, or even independent practice. Whether you’re planning lessons for a substitute teacher, prepping for Thanksgiving break, or looking for an engaging way to boost student creativity, this resource has you covered!

What’s Included Slide Deck

• Objectives and instructions for each day to keep students on task and organized.
• Clear visuals and examples to guide students through each step of the project.

Informational Text and Questions

• “The National Dog Show: A Paw-sitively Amazing Event” (500 words, 4th-grade level)
• 5 text-dependent questions aligned to CCSS for grades 4-6, focusing on main idea, text structure, and author’s craft.

Dog Breed Research Guide

• Easy-to-use, scaffolded guide for students to research a dog breed of their choice.
• Covers key topics like breed basics, history, personality traits, care, and fun facts.

Project Ideas

• Options for every learner, including posters, Google Slides, one-pagers, or creative skits.
• Encourages differentiation and hands-on learning.

How It WorksDay 1: Build Background Knowledge

• Students read a fun, Thanksgiving-themed informational text about the National Dog Show.
• Answer text-dependent questions to develop comprehension and critical thinking.

Day 2: Research

• Students choose a dog breed and use books, websites, or articles to gather information using the provided Research Guide.

Day 3: Create the Project

• Students bring their research to life by creating posters, digital slideshows, one-pagers, or other creative formats.

Day 4: Presentations

• Students practice public speaking as they present their projects to the class.
• Celebrate learning with fun reflections or breed-themed superlatives!

Why You’ll Love It✔ Versatile and Low-Prep: Ideal for independent work, sub plans, or busy weeks like Thanksgiving!
✔ Student-Led Learning: Encourages creativity and ownership of learning while building critical research and presentation skills.
✔ Cross-Curricular: Combines ELA, research skills, and public speaking with real-world connections to the National Dog Show.
✔ Differentiation Options: Students can choose their own breed and project format, making it accessible and engaging for all learners.

Perfect For:

• Thanksgiving Week Activities
• ELA Research Units
• Independent Practice or Homework Assignments
• Sub Plans
• Injury-Based or Long-Term Projects

Standards Alignment

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1–4.5 (Reading Informational Texts)
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.7–4.8 (Research and Writing)
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.4 (Presentation Skills)

Bring learning to life and let your students explore the wonderful world of dog breeds! This 4-day project is not only a fun way to integrate ELA skills, but it’s also a great way to celebrate the unique bond between humans and dogs during the Thanksgiving season.

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This Christmas persuasive graphic organizer & writing is based on one of the greatest holiday read-aloud EVER, "Who Will Guide My Sleigh Tonight?" - Jerry Pallotta.

Your students will say their opinion and convince you which animal should help guide the sleigh.

The animals included are: rhino, elephant, tiger, giraffe, monkey.

They will cut out the animal and stick it connecting it to the sleigh.

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Persuasive: Dear Santa, Villains Edition

Narrative: Trapped in a Snow Globe Narrative Writing

More Writing?

⭐Narrative/Descriptive: Earth Layers⭐

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

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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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Quick and easy end of the year activity! Students write questions that are specific to their class and you use those to build a trivia game or a kahoot! Great way to remember fun events and adds a nice game element to the end of the year!

Includes a pdf with 2 options - Class Kahoot or Class Trivia. Either one can be used depending if you have technology or not.

Print and Go.

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

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Spark Creativity: Fun Writing Prompts for 2nd and Above

This worksheet is packed with 30 exciting writing prompts to ignite your child's imagination and help them practice their writing skills!

Here's what you'll find inside:

• A variety of themes: Explore animals, friends, playtime, weather, and more!
• Sentence starters: These friendly starters help young writers get their thoughts flowing.

This worksheet is perfect for:

• Independent writing practice
• Classroom activities
• Fun homework assignments
• Rainy day entertainment

So grab a pencil, crayons, or markers, and get ready to write amazing stories!

Fête des pères-French Father's Day Tribute and Tribute to that Special Someone in the lives of students. Have you always found it difficult to find resources around Father's Day? This resource includes 6 variations on the theme of Father's Day just in case your K-3 students in French Immersion need to change things up for the Special Person in their lives. A great, engaging, and fun activity that can be quickly integrated in to your plans for Father's Day to send a loving message to that special guy in the lives of littles.

What's in the resource?

-Mon Papa est parfait page: cute questionaire for students to fill out the likes and dislikes for dad/grandpa/uncle/cousin/neighbour/you.

-acrostic poem for the word P-A-R-F-A-I-T

-possible answer key for the acrostic poem to prompt ideas

Pages included are:

Mon papa

Mon grand-papa

Mon oncle

Mon cousin

Mon voisin

Tu es

Parfait acrostic poem page

Answer key

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Who can use this resource:

French Immersion teachers in the Kindergarten to Grade Three classroom and those teaching beginner French students. Can be used at the Grade 4-6 level with Core French students learning to segment and blend complex sounds.

What grade level:

I personally use these activities with 1st and 2nd Grade students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from K-3 will find these most useful and teachers can come back to them year after year with their students. Core French teachers will be sure to add the resource to their repertoire for Grades 4 to 6 as they learn to read and write at the Junior level.

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Some of the Benefits of this resource:

1. Easy print and go resource
2. Black and White so you decide if they are in colour or BW
3. Fun and engaging graphics
4. A variety of Special Someone to choose from for Father's Day
5. Two great activities to choose
6. Highlights the importance of honouring the amazing things our Fathers do each and every day
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Children love building with bricks! There are 30 task cards that correspond to the seasonal activities and fall holiday. These are the perfect cards to use at centers to encourage students to use their creativity.

There are worksheets at three different levels, so students can draw or photograph, write about, and/or measuring their creations. There is a cover page included in case you decide to make their pages into a book.

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The Creative Writing & Speaking Proposal & Rubric Kit

Struggling to craft compelling proposals for creative writing and speaking projects? Look no further! This comprehensive kit equips you with the tools to:

• Craft winning proposals: Build strong arguments, showcase your ideas, and secure project approval with ease.
• Develop engaging rubrics: Establish clear expectations and ensure successful project completion.
• Spark creativity: Find inspiration and ignite your inner voice with practical tips and engaging exercises.

This kit includes the following activities:

Collaborative Projects

1. Capitalization Cup Showcase - Decorate cups with different capitalization rules and create a display to showcase their cups.
2. A Bite Into A Tasty Paragraph - This engaging project tackles two key areas: reading comprehension and verb tense mastery.

Creative writing and speaking

1. Character Profile - Make a character profile by identifying nouns and their character traits.
2. I Am Looking Forward To ____ (year) - Students can write down 2 New Year’s resolutions (or what they are “looking” forward to) this (2025-2027)
3. My Thankful Heart -Students can express their thankfulness by listing at least 10 things they are thankful for (comin year). Integrated topics: Identifying Nouns, Common and Proper Nouns, Abstract and Concrete Nouns
4. A Rainbow of Words - Students can describe themselves using adjectives.