Less than $5 Elementary School Creative Writing Resources (by rating)

The National Day of Prayer is a day set aside in the United States for people to pray and reflect. It happens annually on the first Thursday of May. On the National Day of Prayer, people of all faiths are encouraged to come together and pray for our nation and communities.

Students can reflect and write a prayer for each category: the United States, Leadership, Community, Teachers, Family, and Friends.

Prayer Writing Activity Benefits

• Personal Reflection: Writing a prayer encourages students to reflect on what's important to them and what they're grateful for.
• Expression of Gratitude: This activity allows students to express gratitude for the people in their lives, fostering a sense of appreciation and well-being.
• Development of Empathy: Writing prayers for others can cultivate empathy and compassion as students consider the needs and challenges of those around them.
• Connection to a Tradition: The activity connects students to a national tradition of prayer and reflection, fostering a sense of community and shared values.
• Creative Outlet: Writing a prayer can be a creative outlet for students to express themselves in a new way, using language and imagery that feels meaningful to them.

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 is ideal for honoring the lives and achievements of women, whether they are widely recognized or not. Encourage students to identify women who have made a significant difference in the world and those they admire and love. Transform the classroom or school into a vibrant display by decorating it with pictures and names of these inspirational women. This serves as a meaningful tribute that fosters appreciation and respect.

The Biography Research Worksheet offers a valuable tool for students to gather information about influential women throughout history. Students can utilize books and articles as references to complete their worksheets, enhancing their research skills and deepening their understanding.

For a visually appealing project, use colorful paper of choice. Printing the pennants on cardstock is highly recommended to ensure durability and quality. Celebrate the achievements of women and inspire students with this engaging International Women’s Day resource!

This resource includes:

• Eight different International Women’s Day pennants/banners in black and white. One to be completed for a special person that your students want to celebrate: a famous artist, teacher, friend, etc.
• A Biography Research Worksheet in black and white.

There are eight different pennants:

1. The most important woman in my life

2. My favorite artist

3. My favorite scientist

4. My favorite politician

5. My favorite female athlete

6. My favorite historical figure

7. My favorite female writer

8. My favorite woman ________

   Happy Women’s Day!

Writing a story can be so overwhelming! I have come with this writing pack that is intended to help your students organize their ideas before writing their first draft. This step-by-step activity groups every aspect of story writing such as: genre, setting, characters, details, etc. It also helps the students with their descriptive writing by asking them targeted questions. This is an excellent tool for beginner writers, struggling writers, or English Language learners.

Use the “Writing Buddy” handout on my TeachShare store along with this resource and your students can become more independent when writing a short story.

You can use these resources for several days, giving students a chance to think through while writing their first draft.

Really easy to use. Just print, hole punch, staple and go!

Thank you!

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 "Winter" 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.

Tell your own story:

Students enjoy telling their own Christmas stories. In this project, they will write and illustrate their stories of Christmas past, present, and yet to come, in a way that is similar to what happens to Scrooge in the novel.

I used this as a cumulative activity after the students had read the novel and before Christmas Break.

Students loved sharing their stories and hearing the hopes their classmates have for their futures.

What's included:

• Teacher directions.
• Past, present, and yet to come templates.

Why this product is useful:

• Easy prep for teacher.
• Festive display for the holiday.
• Students use creativity to illustrate.
• Great writing practice.

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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Dive into learning with Ocean-Themed 3-Part Flashcards! These fun and interactive cards help students match images with names while expanding their ocean vocabulary.

Contents:
This set includes:

• 16 Ocean-Themed Pairs: Cards featuring ocean-related images and names.

• Three-Part Matching:

  • One card with the image and name together.
  • One card with the image only.
  • A third card with the name only.

• Perfect for building vocabulary and word-image recognition.

How It Works:

1. Lay out the cards.
2. Students match the image card with its detached name card and corresponding full card.
3. Practice identifying the ocean-themed image, spelling the word, and saying it aloud.

Why You’ll Love This Product:

• Engaging and Hands-On: Makes vocabulary practice interactive and exciting.
• Thematic Focus: A fun way to incorporate ocean life into lessons.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for individual learning, centers, or group activities.
• Skill-Building: Promotes vocabulary retention, matching, and word recognition.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers: Add an ocean twist to your vocabulary lessons.
2. Homeschool Educators: A creative tool for teaching ocean vocabulary at home.
3. Speech-Language Pathologists: Excellent for word association and vocabulary development.
4. After-School Programs: Keep students engaged with a marine-themed activity.
5. Parents: Bring ocean learning to family time with these engaging flashcards.

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

Ignite creativity and build writing skills with our August 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 August 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. Order yours today and watch young writers flourish throughout the month of August!

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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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

This no prep Google Slides project works perfectly with almost any middle grade/YA fiction novel. While students are highly engaged and thinking creatively they are simultaneously analyzing text elements such as the plot, conflict, resolution, theme, and point of view of various characters. This resource includes directions, an editable yearbook template, and a teacher exemplar in case students need ideas bringing their work to life. Integrates seamlessly to Google Classroom!

The ELA department at my school uses independent projects like these in our choice boards as students finish their work early. This would also be great to replace book reports or as an extension or passion project!

Spark your students' imaginations with these engaging Easter-themed narrative writing prompts! This bundle offers two exciting storylines to inspire creative writing and storytelling.

What's Included:

• Benny the Bunny's Easter Surprise: Challenge students to write a story about a silent bunny who can only speak on Easter Day. Encourage them to develop the plot, characters, and setting to create a captivating tale.
• Not Bunny, But... Egg-cellent Surprise! Ignite curiosity with this unexpected twist! Students will craft a story around a creature that hatches from an Easter egg, exploring imaginative possibilities and character development.

These writing prompts offer opportunities for students to practice descriptive language, plot development, and character building while having fun with the Easter theme.

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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This hands-on fun pack of Food Truck Project is great for 3rd to 5th graders!

This engaging resource lets your students dive into the world of entrepreneurship, engineering, and real-world math and language skills.

Loaded with diverse activities like crafting a food truck, designing menu, managing finances, persuasive writing, creating ads and more, students will develop critical thinking and teamwork while having a blast!

What’s Included:

▪︎ Food Truck craft template

▪︎ Food truck attachments and stickers templates

▪︎ Design a food truck blank template

▪︎ Food truck Menu stand template

▪︎ All About My Food Truck Worksheet

▪︎ Design a Food Truck writing activity

▪︎ Food Truck Advertising Activity

▪︎ Food Truck Menu designing

▪︎ Food Truck Persuasive Writing

▪︎ Food Truck Budgeting (Hint page available)

▪︎ Food Truck Budget Cards

Whether they dream of owning a food truck or just love food, this project-based learning resource is sure to satisfy their hunger for knowledge!

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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

**Boost Writing Skills with Engaging Independent Informal Letter Lessons – Ready to Go!
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Master Formal Letter Writing with Engaging, Low-Prep Lessons

Empower students in Grades 1-5 to excel at formal letter writing with this comprehensive, print-and-go resource. Tailored for independent learning, this packet offers a clear, step-by-step framework to help students confidently craft polished and professional letters. Ideal for teachers seeking a time-saving, curriculum-aligned solution to enhance writing skills.

**What’s Included?
**✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer Keys, PDF Slides

What’s Inside?

✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Features of an Informal Letter

✔️ Informal Letter Features Exercise

✔️ Step 1: Desired School Trip Framework

✔️ Step 2: Impact of the Trip Framework

✔️ Step 3: Letter Writing Template

✔️ Step 4: Review & Self-Reflection
✔️ 3 Options of Letter Writing Template

✔️ Model Answers

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep 

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Classroom-Tested

✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

**When to Use This Resource:
**✅ Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour lessons)

✅ Independent Work

✅ **Literacy Centers
**✅ Sub Plans

✅ Writing Workshops ✅ **Homework Assignments
**✅ Early Finishers

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What Do You Need?**

✏️ Pencils

**Skills Focused:
**✔️ Formal letter structure

✔️ Idea organization

✔️ Sentence fluency

✔️ Editing and self-assessment

✔️ Professional tone and language

✔️ Independent writing skills

Curriculum Alignment

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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)**:

• W.1.2-W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts with clear purpose and structure
• W.1.4-W.5.4: Produce clear, coherent writing appropriate to task and audience
• L.1.5-L.5.5: Demonstrate command of word nuances and formal language

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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)**:

§110.3-§110.7 (Grades 1-5):

• • (b)(11)(A): Develop drafts with clear purpose and audience
  • (b)(12)(B): Apply proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
  • (b)(13)(A-B): Edit drafts to improve grammar and clarity

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UK National Curriculum (Years 1-5)**:

• Writing Composition: Plan and write for specific purposes and audiences
• Grammar and Punctuation: Use appropriate formal language and punctuation

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New Year Opinion Writing Prompts for 3rd Grade

Kick off the New Year with engaging opinion writing prompts designed to spark critical thinking and creativity in your 3rd graders! This worksheet includes 40 carefully crafted New Year-themed prompts that align with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

Your students will explore various New Year topics, from traditions to resolutions, while building essential writing skills. This resource is perfect for morning work, writing centers, or holiday-themed lessons.

What’s Included:

• 40 Opinion Writing Prompts covering four engaging New Year topics.
• Ready-to-Use PDF file for quick printing and distribution.
• Editable Canva Template for customization with a free Canva account.

Key Features:

• Standards-aligned to help meet your curriculum goals.
• Printable and digital options for classroom flexibility.
• Perfect for encouraging thoughtful discussions and opinion writing.

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Bring excitement to your New Year writing lessons while meeting ELA standards with ease!