Less than $5 Elementary School Writing Resources

For decades, children have sent letters to Santa Claus as part of their Christmas celebrations. This beloved tradition serves as more than just a way to list gifts; it’s a way for children to express gratitude, reflect on their actions, and learn the value of communication. Today, with modern resources like Write to Santa: Free Printable Letter Templates for Kids, parents and teachers can make the experience more interactive and meaningful.

Encouraging children to write letters is an excellent way to improve their literacy skills. With free printable Santa letter templates for kids, they can practice handwriting, spelling, and sentence construction in a fun and festive way. Templates such as “This year I have been really Naughty, Nice, or Nice & Naughty” help children articulate their thoughts and feelings, making the activity both educational and enjoyable.

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!

Colorful Semantics is a structured language intervention designed to support the development of language and communication skills, particularly in children with speech and language difficulties. This resource includes cards to help children build sentences, it includes cards that describe ‘who to’, ‘who with’, ‘how’, ‘what like’, and ‘when’.

Why do you need this?

Colorful Semantics uses color coded cards to help children to learn the important elements of a sentence and how to join them together in the correct order. By visually representing each part of the sentence with a specific color, learners can better understand the structure and meaning of sentences, as well as the relationships between words.

How and when might you use this?

This approach is often implemented through a variety of interactive and hands-on activities, such as sentence building games, storytelling, and picture-based exercises. It can be tailored to the individual needs and abilities of learners, making it suitable for use in both classroom settings and speech and language clinics.

What’s included?

There are 5 sets of cards included in this set:

· 94 Who to Cards

· 94 Who with Cards

· 36 What Like

· 46 How Cards

· 54 When Cards

These cards are best used in conjunction with Who, What, Where, what doing Cards

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* Colorful Semantics Sentence and Picture Jigsaw Match

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Celebrate the end of the school year with our Christian Perspective End-of-Year Memory Book for Kids! This beautifully designed, 10-page memory book is perfect for students in elementary grades. It provides them with a meaningful way to reflect on their year while incorporating faith-based elements.

What's Inside:

1. Introducing Me: A fun page for students to share about themselves, their favourite things, and fun facts.
2. All About My Friends: Students can write about their friends, favourite memories together, and a Bible verse on friendship.
3. All About My Teacher: A page dedicated to appreciating their teacher, favourite things, and special memories.
4. All About My Classroom: Students reflect on their classroom environment, favourite spots, and activities.
5. All About My School Day: A detailed look at their daily schedule and special moments throughout the day.
6. The Best Books I've Read This Year: Encourages reading by having students list and reflect on their favorite books.
7. All About Our Field Trips: Space for students to document their favorite field trips and memories.
8. My Plans for Summer: A fun way for students to share their summer plans and goals.

Perfect For:

• Christian educators looking for faith-based end-of-year activities.
• Creating a lasting keepsake that students and parents will treasure.
• Encouraging students to reflect on their experiences through the lens of their faith.

Tracing and Writing Alphabet Letters Handwriting Practice Worksheets: This “Tracing and Writing Alphabet Letters Handwriting Practice Worksheets” is an interactive and engaging product that is designed to help your Pre-k & Kindergarten Students to help them with alphabet letter formation. This Product will help students to learn alphabet letter while practicing with writing and tracing the uppercase and Lowercase letters.

PRODUCT FORMAT

This product is available in PDF format and contains 26 Worksheets.

HOW THIS PRODUCT HELP STUDENT

This product will help student to:

a. Learn and practice alphabet letter while practicing writing and tracing the uppercase and Lowercase letters these practice worksheets.

b. Building their basic ELA foundation in order to prepare them for higher grades.

WHERE TEACHERS CAN USE THIS PRODUCT

The teachers can use this product in a variety of ways:

a. Classroom activities

b. Homework

c. Group Activities

d. Test Preparation

WHAT CCSS STANDARDS THIS PRODUCT COVERS

This Product “Tracing and Writing Alphabet Letters Handwriting Practice Worksheets” is aligned with Common Core standards of Math:

FINAL WORDS

Overall “Tracing and Writing Alphabet Letters Handwriting Practice Worksheets” contains variety of activities for engaging your students. This product is aligned with Common Core standards. This product will help your students to strengthen their basic alphabet letter concepts while practicing writing and tracing the uppercase and Lowercase letters. Overall this product would be a great Addition to collection of your ELA resources.

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This adorable Thanksgiving Turkey Craft provides a meaningful activity for students to express gratitude and reflect on what they appreciate. This engaging Thanksgiving activity allows students to sincerely thank the important people in their lives. Simply make copies of the pages and have students cut and assemble the craft. They can write their expressions of gratitude on the turkey’s feathers, dedicating messages to their school, family, and friends. There’s also an extra feather where students can thank someone or something of their choice.

This resource not only serves as a wonderful classroom decoration but also delights families who enjoy reading their children's heartfelt messages. Enhance your Thanksgiving celebrations with this creative craft activity that fosters a sense of appreciation and connection among students.

This resource includes:

• Turkey: Thank You to My Friends
• Turkey: Thank You to My School
• Turkey: Thank You to My Family
• Turkey: Thank You to ________
• Turkey Feathers With Writing Line
• Turkey Feathers Without Writing Line

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

This product includes:

• 2 sorting same and different worksheets
• 2 tracing worksheets
• 2 counting worksheets (1-5)

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Alphabet Letter Recognition and Alphabet Tracing worksheets - These worksheets are great for alphabet letter recognition, upper and lower case alphabet matching work and alphabet tracing! Great visual recognition practice and hand eye coordination! Give your students a FUN and ENGAGING way to practice letter recognition.

HOW TO USE

⭐Literacy Centers

⭐Independent Work

⭐Tutoring

⭐Small Group Work

WHAT'S INCLUDED

ALPHABET LETTER RECOGNITION WORKSHEETS

►1 Directions page

►26 black and white copies, one page for each Alphabet letter

►each page showcases both the uppercase and lowercase version of the letter

►26 color copies, great for placing in a plastic sleeve or laminating for centers

►26 answer keys

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS, YOUR CHOICE

1. Students complete page without the mention of a maze.

2. Challenge students by showing them there will be a path of letters to follow creating a maze from beginning to end.

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Practice writing the alphabet by tracing the letters. Great for starting to teach how to write the alphabet. Upper and lower case letters are on different pages.

These journal pages are designed to promote creative writing with a Valentine's Day 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

This simple sentence handwriting tracing printable allows them to practice reading, handwriting, sentence structures, punctuation.

What's included?

An option to use EASEL by TeachShare as digital tool.

1. Fruits writing sentences (1 pg pdf)

apple, orange, banana, pineapple, mango, grape, lemon

2. Color writing sentences (1 pg pdf)

blue, purple, orange, red, green, yellow, black

3. Weather writing sentence (1 pg pdf)

cloudy, rainy, windy, snowy, stormy, hot

4. Feeling writing sentence (1 pg pdf)

happy, sad, angry, nervous, calm, sick, excited

5. vehicle writing sentence (1 pg pdf)

car, bus, airplane, train, ship truck, motorcycle

6. Flavor writing sentence (1 pg pdf)

salty, sweet, bitter, spicy, savory, tangy, sour

7. Vegetable writing sentence (1 pg pdf)

Corn, carrot, eggplant, spinach, broccoli, tomato, pumpkin

8. Days of week writing sentence (1 pg pdf)

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

The related keyword writing pack:

Word tracing practice with letter formation handwriting practice worksheet

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Handwriting Skills Bundle: Worksheets for Fruits, Colors, Weather, and More

TeachShare C1-writing sentences

I have a dream writing prompt is perfect for the month of January when we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and his influence he made on the world. This writing prompts gives a little information on Dr. King Jr's dream for the world and then asks the students what dream they have that could make the world a better place. This opinion writing gives students the opportunity to learn a little about MLK and then brainstorm how they can make a difference in the world.

What's included in this is the writing prompt about MLK?

• I Have A Dream Writing Prompt
• 2 different graphic organizers to help draft student ideas
• 4 different writing pages

You can choose to have the students write a lengthy report or a simple essay. The 4 writing pages give students the option to write their own title or draw a picture along with their writing.

Looking for other writing projects? Take a look at these:

▪ Do Animals Have Feelings?

▪ Holiday Research Project

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Engage Your Students with Our Christmas Writing Template | Letter to Santa Template!

Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom with this Letter to Santa Template resource, designed to make letter-writing fun, educational, and memorable for elementary students! This resource combines creativity with structured learning, helping your students develop writing skills while thoughtfully expressing their holiday wishes and ideas.

What’s Included in Our Christmas Writing Template Resource:

• 12 Letter to Santa design Templates: Multiple designs to cater to different student levels and preferences, making the activity engaging for all.
• Letter Planning Template: A structured tool to guide students in brainstorming and organizing their thoughts before drafting their letters.
• 3 Envelope Templates: Includes templates for creating foldable, personalized envelopes to add an extra layer of excitement to the activity.
• Bulletin Board Idea: A creative suggestion to set up a "Letters to Santa" bulletin board where envelopes can be opened to reveal students' heartfelt letters, creating a visually stunning and interactive display.

If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other activities!

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This Letter to Santa Template resource is perfect for classrooms, homeschool environments, and even holiday-themed events. Inspire your students to write, create, and share their holiday spirit in a meaningful way. Make this holiday season unforgettable with this engaging and fun activity!

No Prep print and go Martin Luther King Jr. reading and writing activities packet. Teach 1st-6th grade students all about MLK with this Biography Reading Comprehension book and Writing resources packet. Explore Dr. King's life, the impact he made on the World and The Civil Rights Movement. The writing activities will be perfect for those Hallway Bulletin Boards where Students share on how "We as a whole can change the World Together". Students Learn "What's a Right Choice and What's a Wrong Choice" through the Cut/Paste Activity all while they develop their own perspective on Social Change and learn the great things he did for human rights. Explore/talk about What Kindness is and that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted equality for everyone with the Vocabulary Cards to help expand their vocabulary. This is the perfect** No Prep engaging **resource to have for the months of January and February when you celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.

Included in this Resource:

21 Pages

1- 6 page Biography Book on the life of MLK

14 Activities:

• 8 Vocabulary Cards
• MLK Buntin Bio Writing
• Dr. King Writing
• I have Dreams Too Writing
• What is Kindness Writing
• Right vs Wrong Choice Cut/Paste
• MLK Jr. Vocab color picture
• 2 I have a Dream Writing (1 Primary Lines, 1 Upper Elementary Lines)
• 2 I have a Dream Buntin Writing (1 Primary Lines, 1 Upper Elementary Lines)
• What does quote mean to you Writing
• 2 We can change the World Together Writing (1 Primary Lines, 1 Upper Elementary Lines)

Use this Resource For:

• Small Groups
• Literacy Centers
• Morning Work
• Homework
• Substitutes
• Early Finishers
• Independent Desk Work
• Black History Month
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Bulletin Boards

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Build alphabet skills with Popsicle Stick Alphabet Task Cards, a hands-on way to learn uppercase and lowercase letters!

Contents:

• 104 Task Cards: Featuring all 26 uppercase and lowercase letters. In color or Black and White.
• Realistic Popsicle Stick Designs: Each card shows a letter built with popsicle sticks.
• Encouraging Prompts: Includes "I can build a [letter]" sentences for motivation.
• Convenient Layout: Four task cards per 8.5x11 page for easy printing and preparation.

How It Works:

1. Students pick a task card with a letter.
2. Using their own popsicle sticks, they replicate the letter shown on the card.
3. They can alternate between uppercase and lowercase for added practice.

Why You’ll Love This Product:

• Interactive Learning: A fun way to reinforce letter recognition and fine motor skills.
• Versatile Design: Use in color or black-and-white versions.
• Simple Prep: Print, laminate, and cut for durable task cards.
• Supports Independence: Ideal for individual or small-group activities.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool Teachers: Introduce letter formation with a hands-on approach.
2. Kindergarten Teachers: Reinforce letter recognition and construction in a playful setting.
3. Homeschool Educators: Perfect for teaching the alphabet in creative ways.
4. Daycare Providers: A simple activity to engage young learners.
5. Parents: Encourage learning through play at home.

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Introduce the magic of autumn to your classroom with this Apples Informative Writing resource. This engaging product is designed to spark curiosity and enhance knowledge about apples.

It includes a Can, Have, Are chart that encourages students to explore and record what they learn about apples.

The resource also features a Labeling Activity that helps students identify and understand the different parts of an apple. To make learning more fun, we’ve included a section on Fun Facts about apples that will surely surprise and delight your students.

Lastly, the product comes with a beautiful Coloring Page that allows students to express their creativity while reinforcing their knowledge about apples.

Ideal for the fall/autumn season, this product is a perfect blend of learning and fun. It’s not just a writing activity; it’s an adventure into the world of apples!

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Writing Center Posters: Colors, Days of the Week, Vocabulary Word Mats & More

Description:

Transform your writing center into a vibrant and engaging learning space with our comprehensive set of Writing Center Posters! Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, and educational settings, these posters cover essential topics to support and enhance students' writing skills.

Product Details:

• Colors Posters: Bright and colorful posters showcasing primary and secondary colors, along with examples of objects in each color. Perfect for building vocabulary and visual recognition.
• Days of the Week Posters: Clearly illustrated posters featuring the days of the week, with corresponding images and phrases to help students learn and remember the sequence.
• Vocabulary Word Mats: Eye-catching mats with essential vocabulary words, definitions, and example sentences. Ideal for expanding students' vocabulary and improving writing skills.
• Writing Prompts Posters: Inspiring and creative writing prompts to encourage students' imagination and writing practice.

Features:

• Bright and Engaging Design: Each poster is designed with vibrant colors and fun illustrations to capture students' attention and make learning enjoyable.
• Easy to Read: Large, clear fonts and well-organized layouts ensure that the information is easily accessible and comprehensible for students.
• Durable and Versatile: High-quality, printable PDF files that can be laminated for durability or displayed digitally.

How It Works:

1. Download and Print: Access the downloadable PDF files and print the posters on your preferred paper size.
2. Display in Writing Center: Arrange the posters in your writing center or classroom to create a visually stimulating and informative environment.
3. Use as Teaching Aids: Refer to the posters during lessons, writing activities, and student interactions to reinforce key concepts.
4. Encourage Independent Learning: Allow students to use the posters as references during independent writing time to support their writing development.

Trace and write numbers, number tracing worksheet, early math skills, handwriting practice, number words, kindergarten math, preschool learning, ready-to-print worksheets, no prep, black and white

TRACE & WRITE NUMBERS

Help your students master their numbers with this comprehensive "Trace & Write Numbers 1-20" worksheet set. This 10-page resource is designed to provide students with ample practice tracing and writing both numbers and their corresponding words, making it an ideal tool for early learners.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Practice: Covers numbers 1 through 20, with two numbers featured on each page.
• Dual Learning: Students will practice tracing and writing both the numerical digits and the number words.
• Ready-to-Print: This resource is no prep and ready to use, perfect for busy teachers.
• Black & White: Simple and printer-friendly, ideal for classroom use.
• Skill Development: Helps improve number recognition, handwriting, and fine motor skills.

What's Inside:

• 10 pages of tracing and writing practice
• Each page features two numbers (e.g., 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, etc.)

This "Trace & Write Numbers 1-20" worksheet set is an excellent addition to any early learning curriculum, providing students with the foundational skills they need for success in math. Download now and make learning numbers fun and engaging for your students!

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Do your students need some additional supports with paragraphs? My students were having difficulty with developing ideas that were on topic. They would write, however the materials didn't align. So, I made this as a practice to identify what things go together.

What is included?

• 3 pages you can use as posters or visual introductions for introductions, supporting details and conclusions
• Paragraph orders - 5 cut and paste pages. Students will read the sentences, cut them out, and place them in the correct order.
• Identify introductions / conclusions (3 pages each with 3 paragraphs on each page). Student will read the paragraph and choose the best intro/conclusion from a choice of 3.
• Identify supporting details (2 pages each with 3 paragraphs on each page). Student will read the paragraph and choose sentences that support the topic sentence.
• Write a paragraph - Use the page of writing prompts and a hamburger writing template to practice writing a paragraph.

These resources can be used in direct instruction, small /large groups. I have attached it as a pdf, so you could project the pages onto your board and write. Please reach out with any questions: untilthepiecesfit2@gmail.com

Looking for additional writing materials to help students continue developing their skills? Check out my Writing Paragraphs by expanding your thoughts and adding supporting details

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❤️Looking for engaging movement-based writing activities for Black History Month? Get out those wiggles, learn African American history related vocabulary words, learn about important historical leaders and practice writing skills with this growing bundle!

✏️These Black History write the room activities are the perfect way to give your kiddos a fun brain break, for transitioning between activities, for writing centers, to enhance related units or for starting your day with a little fun and laughter!

✏️Great for your preschool, kindergarten 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade students!

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