Less than $5 Elementary School Short Stories Resources (by date, latest first)

Celebrate the special men in your students' lives with this fun and meaningful Father’s Day Tie Flip Book Craft! This interactive writing and coloring activity allows children to express their love and appreciation in a personalized and creative way.

Students will decorate and assemble a layered tie flipbook featuring writing prompts and drawing sections. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or Sunday school Father’s Day projects.

Why You’ll Love It:

✓ No prep – just print and go!

✓ Encourages creative writing and personal reflection

✓ Makes a heartfelt keepsake gift for Father’s Day

✓ Great fine motor practice through cutting and gluing

version: black & white for coloring

Mia and the Magic Flower is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates kindness, perseverance, and the power of community through the eyes of a young girl named Mia. When Mia plants a mysterious seed given to her by her grandmother, she learns that patience, hope, and a caring heart can blossom into something extraordinary. As the tiny sprout grows into a wondrous tree with glowing silver flowers, it transforms not just Mia’s world—but the entire village.

Children will be captivated by the rich, textured illustrations that bring each joyful and emotional moment to life. From laughter and teasing to triumph and celebration, Mia’s journey mirrors challenges every child faces—and reminds us that even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference.

Perfect for ages 4–8, Mia and the MagicFlower is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom inspiration, or as a gift for budding nature lovers and dreamers. This beautifully illustrated tale encourages empathy, resilience, and the joy of giving back to your community.

Let Mia’s story plant a little magic in your heart.

When a story begins “Once upon a time”, you can be fairly sure that it is a traditional tale. These stories have been told for centuries, and have some common elements. Some of the elements you might find in a traditional tale are; a magical setting, talking animals, good and evil characters, and a happy ending.

There is much we can learn by reflecting on the stories heard in childhood. Magical characters such as the Pied Piper, the talking frog and the fairy godmother are likely to remain in the imagination for a lifetime. The adventures these stories describe often reflect challenges we face in our journeys. The tales hide a wealth of insights just below the surface. They are clearly more than mere entertainment for children.

This ebook story collection features 10 traditional tales. Each tale is followed by 10 questions. The answers are provided in the back of the book.

Mini book for kindness week. Simply have students cut out each page and staple them together. Students will be able to color in each page. Great way to start brainstorming random acts of kindness. Resource comes in colored and black-white versions. A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:

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The Lazy Grasshopper and the Wise Ant - A Short Story for Kids

This delightful and educational short story teaches children the importance of hard work, preparation, and planning for the future. It follows a carefree grasshopper who spends the summer singing and dancing while the hardworking ant diligently gathers food for the winter. When the seasons change, the grasshopper learns a valuable life lesson about the consequences of laziness and the rewards of effort and foresight.

Perfect for kids, this story is easy to understand and conveys timeless moral values in a fun and relatable way. Download or read for free to inspire young minds!

Explore the inspiring story of Alex and Sami, two friends who face an unexpected challenge during a trip to the forest. This short story highlights themes of friendship, trust, and loyalty, offering an important lesson about standing by your friends in times of hardship. Perfect for sharing during friendsgiving or as a touching tale about the power of true friendship. Keywords: story, short stories, friendship, friends, friendsgiving.

"Lona and the Magic Tree"

In a peaceful village surrounded by green mountains, a kind-hearted girl named Lona discovers a magical tree that can talk. When the tree calls upon her for help, Lona embarks on a heartwarming adventure to assist the animals of the forest and stop a dangerous storm. Filled with courage and compassion, Lona learns the power of kindness and the deep bond she shares with nature. Perfect for young readers, this enchanting tale shows how a brave heart can change the world around us.

It is a fun engaging writing project your students will enjoy. Prep Free! Ready to Go!

Task:

1. Students are going to write a six page story using the Owl Craft Book pages.

2. The main characters will be two animals. Together they want to accomplish a task. They have four tries. First three tries are all failed. They refuse to give up. With the last try, the fourth try, they are able to succeed.

3. Each student will: pick two animals as his main characters; define a task he wants his characters to accomplish; pick a proper title for his story.

Step by step assignment directions are giving using Teacher Writing Sample "Fly a Hot Air Balloon" as a model.

You could use this Owl Craft Book to write anything related to Valentine, Mother's Day, or Father's Day.

This product includes:

- 1 Colored set

- 1 Black lined set

- Lesson Plan for a Narrative Writing Project

- Step by Step Assignment Directions

- 1 Teacher Writing Sample

- 2 Student Writing Samples

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It is a fun engaging writing project your students will enjoy. Prep Free! Ready to Go!

Task:

1. Students are going to write a six page story using the Shamrock Craft Book pages.

2. The main character will be a leprechaun. He is going on a journey of searching for gold coins. The middle of this story is made up with three mini stories of finding each individual coin or coins.

3. Each student will use a leprechaun as his main character. However each student is going to design and write his own version of the gold coins searching adventures.

Step by step assignment directions are giving using Teacher Writing Sample "It's St. Patrick's Day!" as a model.

You could use this Shamrock Craft Book to write anything related to St. Patrick's Day.

This product includes:

- 1 Colored set

- 1 Black lined set

- Lesson Plan for It's St. Patrick's Day Project

- Step by Step Assignment Directions

- 1 Teacher Writing Sample

- 2 Student Writing Samples

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• The Easter Bunny's Great Adventure Story For Kids 4-6 Years, 8.5*8.5 in :

Join Easter Bunny and his loyal friends, Daisy Duckling and Sammy Squirrel, on a magical journey through the enchanted forest in "The Easter Bunny's Great Adventure." As Easter approaches, the trio encounters a problem when Easter Bunny's egg-making machine breaks down. Determined to save Easter, they embark on an exciting quest to find the missing parts of the machine.

Through mossy logs, sparkling streams, and tall trees, they search for clues, aided by the guidance of a wise old owl. Along the way, they discover hidden treasures, including a golden gear and a silver key, which they need to fix the machine.

With teamwork and determination, they overcome obstacles and restore the egg-making machine just in time for Easter. Children all around the world wake up to beautifully decorated eggs, thanks to the efforts of Easter Bunny and his friends.

Filled with laughter, friendship, and adventure, "The Easter Bunny's Great Adventure" is a heartwarming tale that teaches the importance of teamwork, kindness, and perseverance. Join the characters as they celebrate their triumphs and cherish the magic of friendship in the enchanting world of the forest.

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This simple no prep writing prompt will be the perfect compliment to your classroom. All you need to do is print and explain. Students will get to draw and write a short story about where they would go and what they would do if they owned a Magic Tree House. This simple activity is the perfect addition to any Magic Tree House book. Also, there are varying levels of the activity so you can choose what works best for your students or even vary the assignment within the classroom!

Valentine heart writing paper will increase writing motivation during the month of February or anytime! Adaptable for kindergarten through upper elementary school. Print out the lined paper that matches the needs of your students and use for publishing and writing projects around Valentine's Day or anytime your classroom could use some extra hearts and kindness! Each line style is available with and without a name and date line.

St. Patrick's Day will be more fun with this clover shaped lined writing paper! Six line sizes are included. Simply choose the appropriate line style for your students and print out the clover paper with or without the name and date lines. This pack also includes a blank clover outline. Students will love using this paper to publish their March writing pieces!

This social emotional learning lesson uses Amy Tan's short story Fish Cheeks. The short story is not included in this resource, but it can be found online. The focus of this lesson is embracing our own differences.

This resource is a Google File that includes a PDF and Google Slides version of the teaching slides, which can be projected in front of the class, 4 student worksheets in color and 4 in b/w, and a teaching guide.

The lesson includes:

- Pre-reading Journal and Discussion Question

- Reading Questions for Fish Cheeks

- Discussion Questions for Personal Reflection Focused on Embracing our Differences

- An Interview Assignment Related to Embracing our Differences

This social emotional learning lesson uses Ray Bradbury's short story "All Summer in a Day." The short story is not included in this resources, but it can be found online. The focus of the lesson is social awareness.

This resource is a Google File that includes a PDF and Google Slides version of the teaching slides, which can be projected in front of the class, 4 student worksheets in color and 4 in b/w, and a teaching guide.

The lesson includes:

- Pre-reading Journal and Discussion Question

- Reading Questions for All Summer in a Day

- Cause and Effect Questions for All Summer in a Day

- Definition of Social Awareness

- Discussion Questions Regarding Social Awareness Situations

- Social Awareness Questions Related to All Summer in a Day and a Personal Reflection Question

This social emotional learning lesson uses Langston Hughes' short story Thank You, M'am. During this SEL lesson, students complete a pre-reading journal activity, read the short story (not included), answer questions related to the text, and contemplate the ways that they can build trust with the people in their lives. There is also an opportunity for whole class discussion regarding the idea of building trust.

This resource includes:

- a slides presentation to follow

- 3 worksheets: pre-reading, questions about trust in the text, and building trust reflection

- an answer sheet

Students care deeply about trust. They want to be trusted, but they don't always understand how their actions contribute to their trustworthiness. This lesson encourages students to think about how they can build trust with the people in their lives, and makes them think about what they might receive in return for demonstrating their trustworthiness. Students will think about the ways Roger showed that he was untrustworthy, the things he did to gain Mrs. Jones' trust back, and what he ended up receiving for demonstrating that he was trustworthy.

Do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements.

After reading each passage, students will identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme).

This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."

These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 unique passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

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You might be interested in Money-Saving Bundle! It includes 15 worksheets with reading passages that are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements, using the same stories. Excellent for a spiral review of skills!

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This Figurative Language Short Passage Set is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. This is a 205-word passage filled with 14 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! This figurative language passage set is rigorous, uses higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing. Check out my other figurative language passage sets HERE!

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group game, then use this passage set for assessment!

Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 3 Printable Worksheets

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Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.

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6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

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This Figurative Language Short Passage Set is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Use it during Black History Month or any day of the year! Featuring Rosa Parks, this is a 216-word passage filled with 15 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! This figurative language passage set is rigorous, uses higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing. Check out my other figurative language passage sets here!

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group game, then use this passage set for assessment!
Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!

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• 3 Printable Worksheets

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This St. Patrick's Day Figurative Language Short Passage Set is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Use it for St. Patrick's Day or any day! This is a 207-word passage filled with 14 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! This figurative language passage set is rigorous, uses higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing. Check out my other figurative language passage sets here!

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group game, then use this passage set for assessment!
Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 3 Printable Worksheets

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Be sure to check out these Popular Resources:

Four Corners Figurative Language Fun Game No Prep -New!

Four Corners Mini Debate Activity- No Prep -New!

Kindness is Respect Chalk Talk Group Activity-NO PREP -New!

Hatchet Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Group Activity-NO PREP -New!

Character Traits Anchor Chart Posters

Transitions Anchor Chart Posters

Elaboration Stems Anchor Chart Posters

Word Choice Anchor Chart Poster Set

Writing Anchor Chart Posters Bundle

Digital Character Shift Chart Google Slides Group Work Any Novel

Digital Character Shift Chart Jamboard Background Any Novel

Digital Vocabulary Google Slides Frayer Model Notebook

Good Readers Reading Comprehension Anchor Poster Bundle

Mood Anchor Chart/Poster