$5 - $10 1st Grade Creative Writing Activities (by price, low to high)

Thankful Flap Book for Thanksgiving

This flap book is easy to put together as well as fill out. Students have space to draw a picture of what they are thankful for as well as write a sentence about it. Thankful Flap Book for Thanksgiving also comes with a cute turkey topper to make it even more festive. I hope you enjoy this cute Thanksgiving resource!

Monthly Themed Handwriting Practice: Fun Activities for Every Month!

Enhance your students' handwriting skills with this "Monthly Themed Handwriting Practice" resource! Each month features engaging activities and prompts tailored to seasonal themes, holidays, and events, making writing practice enjoyable and relevant. From winter wonders to spring blooms, students will have fun improving their penmanship while exploring different topics. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, this resource encourages creativity and consistency in handwriting development!

The themes include 3 different pages for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine's Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, Earth Day, New Year, Summer, Spring, Winter, and Fall.

Who wouldn't want to be on Santa's Reindeer Team? This fun and simple craft and writing activity allows students to write what they have learned (or made up) about their reindeer and what awesome features it has. In a job application, they express their reasons for wanting to be on Santa's Team! Add the cute reindeer faces, and this craft is one that you and your students will love!

The craft is simple! No prep! The students just color, cut, and paste (and its all on one page)!

Includes:

TEAM SANTA bulletin board headers with holly leaves and berries for decoration

One page, no prep reindeer craft

Writing page with different line options.

Thanks so much for your purchase, and Happy Holidays!

I would love to see your finished projects! If you post them on Instagram, please tag me! @smalltownteacherlife or use #smalltownteacherlife

Thank you!

-Leslie

As a delightful addition to our Writing Prompts for Gingerbread Houses, we've included a special collaborative art piece to foster teamwork and create a stunning mural of a gingerbread house! Each student receives a designated section of the mural, and when combined, these individual masterpieces come together to form a festive and charming scene.

Key Features:

1. Color and Write: Begin the adventure by allowing students to express their artistic flair as they color a charming gingerbread house. The beautifully outlined illustrations provide a canvas for creativity, encouraging kids to envision and design their very own sweet and festive home.
2. Descriptive Writing: Once the coloring masterpiece is complete, it's time to put pen to paper! The set includes prompts that guide students through crafting a descriptive paragraph about their gingerbread house. This activity not only hones their writing skills but also encourages the development of vivid imagery and attention to detail.
3. Differentiated Writing Papers:

• Primary Dotted: Ideal for young learners who are just beginning to form letters. The primary dotted paper provides helpful guidance for letter formation and spacing.
• Dotted: A transitional paper for those advancing in their writing skills, offering a balance of support and freedom.
• Lined: Geared towards more confident writers, this paper provides ample space for detailed descriptions and creativity to flo

Collaborative Mural:

1. Distributed Sections: The gingerbread house mural is divided into manageable sections, ensuring that every student has a unique part to color and personalize.
2. Collaborative Spirit: Encourage students to collaborate, discuss, and plan their coloring choices with their peers to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing final mural.
3. Creative Freedom: While following an overall theme, each student has the creative freedom to add their personal touch to their assigned section.
4. Assembly and Display: Once all sections are completed, assemble the individual pieces to unveil the collaborative gingerbread house mural.

Classroom Decoration: The completed gingerbread house mural can be displayed as a festive decoration, spreading holiday cheer and showcasing the collective talents of the entire class.

Immerse your students in the joy of collaborative art and writing with our Writing Prompts for Gingerbread Houses, where individual creativity merges to build a magical collective masterpiece!

Engage your students in imaginative storytelling with this engaging activity! Students will plan and write their own Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas stories using a structured planning sheet. They'll brainstorm characters, setting,and plot, and then bring their ideas to life with creative writing. This activity promotes critical thinking, creativity, and writing skills while fostering a love of storytelling. Perfect for teachers looking for engaging and educational activities for the holiday season. No prep required!

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Dino Days Activity Book: Fuel Your Child's Inner Paleontologist with Roar-some Fun!

Calling all dino enthusiasts! Unleash the creativity and prehistoric passion within your child with Dino Days, the ultimate activity book bursting with engaging dinosaur adventures!

Here's what makes Dino Days the perfect companion for your little paleontologist:

• Coloring Capers: Spark imaginations and bring prehistoric giants to life with a vibrant collection of dinosaur coloring pages.
• Maze Mania: Navigate through cunningly crafted mazes, putting problem-solving skills to the test while encountering friendly dinosaurs along the way.
• Word Sleuth Challenge: Expand vocabulary and boost spelling knowledge with exciting dinosaur-themed word searches.
• More Than Just Games: Dino Days goes beyond coloring and puzzles, igniting a love for learning with captivating writing activities that fuel a passion for the prehistoric world.
• Rainy Day Rescue: Banish boredom on rainy days with Dino Days, providing hours of entertainment and creative learning opportunities indoors.
• Homeschool Hero: Dino Days is the perfect addition to any homeschool curriculum, making learning about dinosaurs engaging and interactive.
• Dino-Themed Party Perfection: Add an extra roar to your next dino-themed party with Dino Days, keeping young guests entertained and fostering a love for these fascinating creatures.

Benefits for Students:

• Enhanced Creativity and Imagination: Dino Days ignites a spark of creativity through coloring and activity-based learning, allowing children to express themselves and envision the prehistoric world.
• Improved Problem-Solving Skills: Navigate through mazes and solve puzzles, strategically maneuvering and developing essential problem-solving skills.
• Boosted Vocabulary and Spelling: Word search challenges introduce new dinosaur names and terminology, strengthening vocabulary and improving spelling skills in a fun and interactive way.
• Developed Writing Skills: Engaging writing activities encourage self-expression and a love for language, all while exploring the world of dinosaurs.
• Spark a Passion for Science: Dino Days fosters a love for science and paleontology, igniting a curiosity to learn more about dinosaurs and the prehistoric era.

Dino Days is the ultimate activity book for children who love dinosaurs!

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This Valentine's day craft activity bundle includes 4 February holiday printables that are ready to go, easy and require no prep

Great for:

1. bulletin boards
2. classroom displays
3. hallway decorations for valentines day and the 100th day of school
4. Valentine's Day writing activities
5. Valentine's Day letter writing

100th Day of School Craft

• When I'm 100 years old writing prompt and paper
• Matching graphic organizer included
• Engaging writing prompt for the 100th Day of School celebration
• Printable templates for easy organization and implementation
• Graphic organizer to reinforce organization and share ideas
• Ideal for classroom celebrations of the 100th day of school

Valentine's Day Self Love and what I love about my school

• Inspiring craft activity to promote self-love
• Encourages students to reflect what they love about their school
• Printable templates for easy distribution
• Students write on hearts and and focus on the positive aspects of themselves and their school

Writing Paper

• Adorable writing paper design including hearts, and spacing great for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders.
• Perfect for notes to classmates, creative writing prompts, and journal writing, or letters to parents and teachers
• Enhances student engagement and encourages expression

Valentine's Day Mailbox Decorations for 2nd Graders

• Printable mailbox decorations for Valentine's Day class celebrations
• Designed specifically for kindergarten, 1st grade,2nd-grade, or third grade classrooms
• Students love decorating and personalizing their mailboxes
• print and go, no prep, easy implementation

February Planning and fun crafts taken care of!

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This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Thanksgiving Letter Pack. These are PERFECT for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms. Enhance your classroom’s Thanksgiving writing activities with this engaging Thanksgiving Letter Pack Writing Activity. This resource encourages students to reflect on the importance of gratitude, helping them recognize the kindness and support they’ve received from others. Through this activity, students learn to write heartfelt gratitude letters, expressing their thoughts and emotions in thank-you messages to those who have consistently helped and cared for them. It’s a perfect tool to teach students to appreciate their blessings, and accomplishments, and the significance of acknowledging others' contributions.

This activity fosters feelings of appreciation and empathy and nurtures essential writing and emotional expression skills.

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

This resource includes:

• A Thanksgiving letter template in color and black and white. (English - Spanish)
• A worksheet or overhead transparency reviewing the parts of a letter, in color and black and white. (English - Spanish)
• Thanksgiving Cards in color and black and white. (English - Spanish)
• A worksheet or overhead transparency sample of a special list to thank people and experiences in black and white. (English - Spanish)
• A special list template in black and white. (English - Spanish)
• Thanksgiving envelopes in color and black and white. (English - Spanish)

Happy Thanksgiving Day

This BUNDLE includes 8 FUN and engaging activities that provide opportunities for comprehension of the fable as well as retelling the story. SAVE MONEY BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE!

Activities included are:

• 8-page emergent reader
• BME graphic organizer
• write the room to write a story
• a color by number page
• word search
• color by word page
• comic page to retell the story with pictures and words.
• printable craft project

This is also a great resource to use as emergency sub plans!

Here are some fables, folktale and fairy tale resources that are available now:

Tortoise and the Hare Activities

Town Mouse and Country Mouse Activities

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Activities

The Little Red Hen Activities

The Frog Prince Activities

The Gingerbread Man Activities

Johnny Appleseed Activities

The Lion and the Mouse Activities

Fables Lapbook Activities

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This BUNDLE includes 8 FUN and engaging activities that provide opportunities for comprehension of the fable as well as retelling the story. SAVE MONEY BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE!

Activities included are:

• 8-page emergent reader
• BME graphic organizer
• write the room to write a story
• a color by number page
• word search
• color by word page
• comic page to retell the story with pictures and words.
• printable craft project

This is also a great resource to use as emergency sub plans!

Here are some fables, folktale and fairy tale resources that are available now:

Tortoise and the Hare Activities

Town Mouse and Country Mouse Activities

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Activities

The Little Red Hen Activities

The Frog Prince Activities

The Gingerbread Man Activities

Johnny Appleseed Activities

The Lion and the Mouse Activities

Fables Lapbook Activities

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This BUNDLE includes 6 different activities that focus on The Little Red Hen folktale and retelling the story PLUS 5 paper sack puppet crafts. Activities are: an 11-page emergent reader, write the room to write a story (includes words to display and a work page to write beginning, middle and ending before writing the story), a color by number page, a word search, a color by word page, and a comic page to retell the story with pictures and words. This is also a great resource to use as emergency sub plans!

If you are a teacher-author and need the clipart to add this project to a resource, you can find the clipart HERE.

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This BUNDLE includes 8 FUN and engaging activities that provide opportunities for comprehension of the fable as well as retelling the story. SAVE MONEY BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE!

Activities included are:

• 8-page emergent reader
• BME graphic organizer
• write the room to write a story
• a color by number page
• word search
• color by word page
• comic page to retell the story with pictures and words.
• printable craft project

This is also a great resource to use as emergency sub plans!

Here are some fables, folktale and fairy tale resources that are available now:

Tortoise and the Hare Activities

Town Mouse and Country Mouse Activities

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Activities

The Little Red Hen Activities

The Frog Prince Activities

The Gingerbread Man Activities

Johnny Appleseed Activities

The Lion and the Mouse Activities

Fables Lapbook Activities

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This BUNDLE includes 8 FUN and engaging activities that provide opportunities for comprehension of the fable as well as retelling the story. SAVE MONEY BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE!

Activities included are:

• 8-page emergent reader
• BME graphic organizer
• write the room to write a story
• a color by number page
• word search
• color by word page
• comic page to retell the story with pictures and words.
• printable craft project

This is also a great resource to use as emergency sub plans!

Here are some fables, folktale and fairy tale resources that are available now:

Tortoise and the Hare Activities

Town Mouse and Country Mouse Activities

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Activities

The Little Red Hen Activities

The Frog Prince Activities

The Gingerbread Man Activities

Johnny Appleseed Activities

The Lion and the Mouse Activities

Fables Lapbook Activities

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End the School Year with a Bang! The Ultimate Celebration Bundle for Students

Tired of scrambling for last-minute activities? Wish you could wave goodbye to school year stress and create lasting memories for your students? Our exclusive End-of-School Year Celebration Bundle is here to save the day!

This jam-packed bundle has everything you need to turn those final school days into unforgettable fun.

Here's what makes it amazing for your students:

• Engaging Activities: We've got a treasure trove of creative games, puzzles, and projects to keep your students entertained and learning right up until the very last bell.
• Festive Decorations: Transform your classroom into a summery paradise with our vibrant decorations. It'll set the mood for celebration and make those end-of-year photos extra special!
• Stress-Free Fun: No more scrambling! This bundle provides everything you need in one convenient package. Save yourself time and focus on creating lasting memories with your students.
• Unforgettable Memories: Our activities are designed to be a blast, fostering laughter, reflection, and a sense of accomplishment as your students look back on a successful year.

Say goodbye to goodbyes that feel like good riddances! With our End-of-School Year Celebration Bundle, your students will leave school with smiles on their faces, hearts full of warm memories, and a head start on summer fun!

Order yours today and make this a school year ending they'll never forget!

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This BUNDLE includes 8 FUN and engaging activities that provide opportunities for comprehension of the fable as well as retelling the story. SAVE MONEY BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE!

Activities included are:

• 8-page emergent reader
• BME graphic organizer
• write the room to write a story
• a color by number page
• word search
• color by word page
• comic page to retell the story with pictures and words.
• printable craft project

This is also a great resource to use as emergency sub plans!

Here are some fables, folktale and fairy tale resources that are available now:

Tortoise and the Hare Activities

Town Mouse and Country Mouse Activities

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Activities

The Little Red Hen Activities

The Frog Prince Activities

The Gingerbread Man Activities

Johnny Appleseed Activities

The Lion and the Mouse Activities

Fables Lapbook Activities

Please FOLLOW my store as new resources are added daily. All of my followers get HALF OFF of NEW RESOURCES for the first 24 hours after they are added! WHAT A DEAL!!!

This BUNDLE includes 8 FUN and engaging activities that provide opportunities for comprehension of the fable as well as retelling the story. SAVE MONEY BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE!

Activities included are:

• 8-page emergent reader
• BME graphic organizer
• write the room to write a story
• a color by number page
• word search
• color by word page
• comic page to retell the story with pictures and words.
• printable craft project

This is also a great resource to use as emergency sub plans!

Here are some fables, folktale and fairy tale resources that are available now:

Tortoise and the Hare Activities

Town Mouse and Country Mouse Activities

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Activities

The Little Red Hen Activities

The Frog Prince Activities

The Gingerbread Man Activities

Johnny Appleseed Activities

The Lion and the Mouse Activities

Fables Lapbook Activities

Please FOLLOW my store as new resources are added daily. All of my followers get HALF OFF of NEW RESOURCES for the first 24 hours after they are added! WHAT A DEAL!!!

Ignite creativity and improve writing skills with our Writing Prompts with Pictures! This educational resource features 15 engaging writing prompts designed to inspire young minds. Each prompt is accompanied by a colorful illustration, making the writing experience more enjoyable and visually appealing for children.

Features:

• Variety of Prompts: Each page includes a different prompt, such as “My favorite season is…” or “In the future, I want to be a…”, encouraging kids to express their thoughts and ideas.
• Visual Stimulation: Each prompt is paired with an attractive image, helping to spark inspiration and guide students in their writing.
• User-Friendly Format: Each sheet includes sections for the student's name, teacher, class, and date, promoting organization in classroom settings.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or creative writing exercises, this resource is perfect for educators and parents alike.

Encourage students to develop their writing skills in a fun and interactive way with this delightful set of writing prompts!

Este gran paquete de actividades de escritura son perfectos para practicar la formación y comprensión de oraciones.

Nuestro recurso educativo está diseñado especialmente para niños en edades desde kindergarten hasta segundo grado, ayudándoles a desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas fundamentales mientras se divierten. Con estas hojas de trabajo, los pequeños estudiantes podrán crear oraciones creativas y emocionantes, y corregir aquellas que tengan errores gramaticales.

Cada actividad está cuidadosamente estructurada para involucrar la imaginación y el aprendizaje práctico. Una manera auténtica para que los estudiantes practiquen su escritura en español.

Las hojas de trabajo vienen con ilustraciones atractivas y palabras sencillas para fomentar la comprensión y el disfrute del proceso de aprendizaje.

Los maestros y padres encontrarán un recurso valioso para reforzar los conceptos clave de la gramática y el lenguaje.

La hoja de colorear adicional es un bono especial que premiará a los pequeños con un momento de creatividad después de completar las actividades.

Tipo de Actividades:

• Corregir Oraciones
• Crear Oraciones
• y mucho más

This great writing activity bundle is perfect for practicing sentence formation and comprehension.
Our educational resource is specially designed for children from kindergarten to second grade, helping them develop fundamental language skills while having fun. With these worksheets, young students can create creative and exciting sentences and correct those with grammatical errors.
Each activity is carefully structured to engage imagination and practical learning, providing an authentic way for students to practice their writing in Spanish. The worksheets come with attractive illustrations and simple words to encourage comprehension and enjoyment of the learning process.
Teachers and parents will find a valuable resource for reinforcing key grammar and language concepts.
The additional coloring sheet is a special bonus that will reward young ones with a moment of creativity after completing the activities.
Types of Activities:

Correct Sentences

Create Sentences

As Valentine's Day approaches, it's time to sprinkle a little extra love and creativity into your lesson plans! Included: Read and Color Comprehension Papers, Opinion Writing- Valentine's Day, Color By Number- Addition, Color Reading Comprehension.

1. Read and Color Comprehension Papers: Love in Every Word!

Who said learning can't be sweet and colorful? Our Read and Color Comprehension Papers are designed to make reading comprehension a delightful experience for your students. Dive into heartwarming pictures and watch as your students unleash their creativity by coloring in the corresponding illustrations. It's a win-win for both literacy and art skills!

2. Opinion Writing- Valentine's Day!

Get ready for some heartfelt expressions with our Opinion Writing activity! Encourage your students to share their thoughts and feelings about Valentine's Day. Whether they're professing their love for this heart-filled holiday or sharing unique perspectives, this activity is a fantastic way to foster critical thinking and self-expression.

3. How-to Informational Writing: How To Catch CUPID!

Let your students become experts in spreading love! Our How-to Informational Writing activity guides them through the process of creating their way to catch Cupid!

4. Color by Number Addition Worksheets: Love + Math = Fun!

Who says math can't be sweet too? Our Color by Number Addition Worksheets add a dash of love to math practice. Watch as your students solve problems and reveal adorable Valentine's Day images. It's a perfect blend of learning and fun, making math more enjoyable for everyone!

5. Love is in the Air- Collaborative Mural- 2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces.

Whether you're looking for engaging activities for in-class lessons, independent work, homework assignments, or small group activities, we've got you covered with our Valentine's Day-themed resources!

This all-in-one bundle offers a comprehensive set of early literacy resources designed to build confidence and fluency in young learners. Save time and money with five essential products tailored to introduce and reinforce foundational reading and writing skills. Perfect for engaging classroom activities or practice at home, this bundle is packed with fun, engaging exercises for young readers.

What's Included:

1. My First 100 Sight Words – Worksheets based on Fry’s first 100 sight words for kindergarten and 1st grade. Activities include tracing, reading, unscrambling, coloring, rewriting, and filling in blanks to help students master sight words.
2. My First Sight Word Sentences with CVC Words – Kindergarten-friendly CVC worksheets with short, simple sentences that strengthen sight word recognition and basic reading skills.
3. Spell It, Write It! CVC Words with Short Vowels – Printable activities to practice spelling and writing CVC words, focused on short vowels to boost early phonics skills.
4. Kindergarten Comprehension Passages and Questions – A variety of engaging comprehension worksheets that build critical thinking and reading understanding. Each worksheet encourages kids to read, trace, draw, and write.
5. Decodable Sentences Practice with CVC Words – Read, trace, and write sentences designed to reinforce decoding skills with CVC words. Students engage through fun illustrations and practice to boost reading fluency.

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