1st Grade 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.

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.

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- 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.

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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!

Dolch Primer High Frequency Words Sight Word Work Bundle This item is a bundle of my Dolch Primer Items. This bundle includes many different ways to practice Dolch Primer Sight Words. Please visit each items page to get a full description of the product.

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• Dolch Primer Sight Word Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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Make learning Dolch sight words and building reading comprehension engaging and fun with these Dolch sight word printables. Worksheets can be used in the classroom or as homework. Activities include reading, counting high frequency words in text, comprehension questions, illustrating story, missing words in sentences, writing and illustrating a story, and sight word definition.

Activities will build skills such as :

• Comprehension
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The words are grouped in sets of five and there are five pages of activities for each set of words from the Dolch Primer list. The last set uses a few word from the Dolch First Grade List. This item will help students to accomplish meeting their sight word recognition goals as well as to improve reading results.

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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!

If you are looking for a comprehensive and engaging resource to keep your young learners excited and learning during the summer break, get this bundle. The bundle contains 3 resources; Kindergarten Summer Workbook Review Packet, Kindergarten and Preschool Summer Coloring Pages, and Kindergarten CVC Words Reading Comprehension Passages with multiple choice questions and answer keys.

1. Kindergarten Summer Workbook Review Packet

Packed with interactive exercises, this workbook is a fantastic tool for reinforcing key concepts learned throughout the kindergarten year. From numbers and letters to shapes, colors, and basic math skills, this comprehensive review packet ensures a strong foundation for continued academic success.

2. Kindergarten and Preschool Summer Coloring Pages

Engage your student's creativity with our captivating summer-themed coloring pages. Not only will they enjoy coloring in the delightful illustrations, but they'll also enhance their fine motor skills, creativity, and vocabulary. These pages are perfect for quiet moments at home or for keeping little ones entertained on family trips.

3. Kindergarten CVC Words Reading Comprehension Passages

Foster early literacy skills with our engaging reading comprehension passages. Designed for emerging readers, these age-appropriate stories focus on CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and help young learners improve their decoding, fluency, and comprehension abilities. Each passage is accompanied by comprehension questions to reinforce understanding.

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Introducing this “2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle.”

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Each passage is followed by multiple-choice questions to test comprehension and reinforce learning. Answer keys are also included.

While the content is tailored for 2nd to 4th graders, it can also be effectively used by advanced 1st graders and 5th graders as well. This versatile bundle is an excellent resource for parents and educators looking to enhance the reading skills of their students.

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Elevate your kindergarten students' reading comprehension skills with this collection of kindergarten fluency reading passages with multiple-choice questions and answer keys. This resource includes ten carefully crafted passages, six focused on CVC words for kindergarten learners, and four comprehension passages suitable for advanced kindergarteners or first-grade students.

The CVC passages feature phonetically regular words and captivating illustrations to engage young readers while developing their decoding and sight word recognition. The four comprehension passages challenge students with longer sentences and complex vocabulary, promoting deeper understanding and critical thinking.

Accompanied by multiple-choice questions, these passages encourage critical thinking and assessment. Answer keys are included to support teachers in providing accurate feedback and guidance.

These resources can be used during the summer to prevent the summer slide or during regular school days to support ongoing learning. Teachers can incorporate them into their lesson plans or utilize them as supplemental materials for individual or group activities.

Empower your students and strengthen their reading abilities with this invaluable resource tailored to kindergarten classrooms.

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These summer Reading Passages with comprehension multiple choice questions and answer keys are specifically designed to help Grade 1 and 2 students retain their reading abilities and foster a love for learning.

The passages, accompanied by thought-provoking questions, offer a valuable learning tool for both teachers and students during the summer holidays.

Engaging in reading comprehension activities during the summer season will help students retain and strengthen their reading skills. It will also prevent the "summer slide" and allow them to enter the next grade level with confidence.

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This set of Christmas tree writing template clipart is perfect for kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2 children to write short stories. These picture shapes clipart are best for summer themed creative writing.

The file is in PNG format (transparent and white filled)

There are 8 different types of images in this set. Each clipart comes with 2 different width of the handwriting lines (white filled and transparent) So you can choose whichever is suitable to your needs.

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Primary writing paper with dotted lines is perfect for kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2 children to write stories and essays. These worksheet templates are best for creative writing.

The file is in PDF format and includes 24 writing papers.

Black and White writing paper - 12 pages

Color Writing Paper - 12 pages

Size: 8.5''x11'' Inches

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