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Grab & Go Writing Fun! 600 Creative Writing Prompts
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
No prep! Writing prompts are an excellent way to provide students with fun and engaging writing activities! There are 600 writing prompts ranging from 40 everyday, seasonal, and holiday topics. Students can use the word banks included at the bottom of each choice board!
You will always have engaging grab-and-go writing activities for lessons and sub plans with this packet of prompts! Here are just a few benefits:
Benefits of Writing Prompts
Everyday
Birthday • Beach Day • Food • Rainy Day • Picnic • Weather • Garden • Library • Superhero • Carnival • Space Life • Animals • Ocean Animals • Playground • Vacation • Pirate Life • Fairy Tale • Teachers
Transportation
Airplanes • Trains • Cars • Boats
Seasonal
Spring • Summer • Autumn • Winter • Back to School • Easter Bunny • Pumpkin Patch • Apple Orchard • North Pole
Holidays
July 4th • Halloween • Thanksgiving • Happy New Year! • Christmas • St. Patrick's Day • Valentine's Day • Mother's Day • Father's Day
Not only will using writing prompts help get your students excited about writing, but it will also help them 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 will 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!
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!
Dog Breed Research Project | 4-Day Unit for Grades 4-6 | Thanksgiving & Beyond
By TooBookedUp
Engage your students with this fun and educational Dog Breed Research Project, perfect for ELA, research, and presentation skills. Designed for grades 4-6, this 4-day project ties into the National Dog Show, making it an ideal activity for Thanksgiving week, injury-based projects, or even independent practice. Whether you’re planning lessons for a substitute teacher, prepping for Thanksgiving break, or looking for an engaging way to boost student creativity, this resource has you covered!
What’s Included Slide Deck
Informational Text and Questions
Dog Breed Research Guide
Project Ideas
How It WorksDay 1: Build Background Knowledge
Day 2: Research
Day 3: Create the Project
Day 4: Presentations
Why You’ll Love It✔ Versatile and Low-Prep: Ideal for independent work, sub plans, or busy weeks like Thanksgiving!
✔ Student-Led Learning: Encourages creativity and ownership of learning while building critical research and presentation skills.
✔ Cross-Curricular: Combines ELA, research skills, and public speaking with real-world connections to the National Dog Show.
✔ Differentiation Options: Students can choose their own breed and project format, making it accessible and engaging for all learners.
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Standards Alignment
Bring learning to life and let your students explore the wonderful world of dog breeds! This 4-day project is not only a fun way to integrate ELA skills, but it’s also a great way to celebrate the unique bond between humans and dogs during the Thanksgiving season.
➡️ Add this resource to your lesson plans today and make your classroom a tail-wagging success!
By Fortunate in Fifth Grade
This mini-poetry unit includes 7 types of poetry, information pages, examples, and student draft pages. Poetry is a great way to improve critical thinking and interpretation skills all while allowing students to explore complex emotions and ideas in a creative and meaningful way.
Poems Included:
Use this poetry packet for a week in April which is National Poetry Month. You can print in color or black and white. Great insert for writing binders, create a slide deck for students to use as their final product, or just use the included pages for some exposure to different types of poetry.
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Election Themed Reading Comprehension with Questions & Creative Writing Prompts
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Teach students about elections while strengthening their reading and critical thinking skills with our Election Themed Reading Comprehension Passages and Creative Writing Prompts! This comprehensive resource features four election themed reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and creative writing prompts. Perfect for classroom or home learning, this resource is ideal for upper elementary students.
What’s Inside?
Educational and Practical Benefits
Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile set is ideal for:
Why Choose This Resource?
Our Election Themed Reading Comprehension with Questions & Creative Writing Prompts offers a well-rounded and engaging approach to teaching students about elections while improving their literacy skills. With multiple-choice questions, vocabulary practice, and creative writing prompts, this resource makes learning about the election process fun, interactive, and educational.
Narrative Texts POSTERS BUNDLE | Creative Story Writing ANCHOR CHARTS BUNDLE!
By Teachin Tips
Are you looking for quality resources to teach your students all about narrative writing? Then look no further, this Narrative Writing Posters BUNDLE has you covered! Includes anchor charts to help your students with character, setting, plot & object ideas to include in their stories as well as a variety of mentor texts to help your students understand how to write a narrative text! This BUNDLE also includes editing & revising support posters and not to mention student self-assessment checklists to help your students learn to edit & revise their own narrative texts instead of relying on the teacher!
FEATURES
✏️ 53 Posters
✏️ 7 Character Ideas Posters
✏️ 7 Setting Ideas Posters
✏️ 7 Object Ideas Posters
✏️ 7 Plot Ideas Posters
✏️ 10 Image Prompt Posters
✏️ DIFFERENTIATED Mentor Texts
✏️ Revising Checklist
✏️ Editing Checklist
✏️ Revising Poster
✏️ Editing Poster
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Christmas & Winter December Writing Prompts w Writing Paper for Literacy Centers
By That One Cheerful Classroom
Make getting your writing station in your literacy centers set up quick and easy with these fun and engaging December writing prompts! This set includes 20 different Christmas and Winter themed writing prompts for students to choose from in their writing center. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions make these writing prompts perfect for independent work and substitute days, too!
Lead your students to discover their writing ability by practicing it independently during center time. Students will love getting to choose which prompt they wish to respond to!
Here's what you'll get:
Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, gather pencils, and you're ready for a fun and engaging writing center!
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Copyright © That One Cheerful Classroom.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Valentines Day Math Packet, Games, Writing and Valentine's Crafts Activities
By Donna Littlejohn
One-stop shop for Valentine's Day! Valentine crafts, writing, and math to keep your students engaged! Easy, low-prep, differentiated activities to make planning easier. Great for sub-plans!
What you get:
TEAM SANTA! Reindeer Writing, Craft, and Bulletin Board
By Leslie Ann Porter - Small Town Teacher Life
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
Thanksgiving Recipe Remix Activity
By Sara Matherne
The Thanksgiving Recipe Remix is a creative and engaging classroom activity that brings Thanksgiving-themed fun into a standards-aligned lesson.
Students get to craft their own unique twist on classic Thanksgiving dishes by combining traditional recipes with unexpected "twist" ingredients. Then, they’ll plan and present a persuasive commercial to “sell” their dish to the class.
This project is perfect for winding down before Thanksgiving break while keeping students’ reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills sharp. With recipe cards, twist ingredient cards, detailed worksheets for different grade levels, and a commercial planning sheet, this ready-to-go activity saves teachers planning time and provides students with an experience that blends creativity with academic rigor.
Bring some festive fun to your classroom—your students will love it!
10 Winter Christmas Holiday Narrative writing Essay Picture Prompts and Go
By TooBookedUp
Elevate your middle school students' narrative writing skills with this winter-themed essay planning guide. This resource features 10 captivating, holiday-themed photos, ranging from a snowman on the beach to a gingerbread family on the run, Krampus enjoying hot chocolate, and a pirate ship bathed in green holiday lights. These images are perfect for sparking creativity and guiding students through the narrative writing process.
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Transform your classroom's narrative writing approach with this captivating, standards-aligned essay planning guide. Watch as your students' imaginations soar with each unique and inspiring photo prompt!
November Writing Prompts w/ Writing Paper Election Day Thanksgiving Veterans Day
By That One Cheerful Classroom
Make getting your writing station in your literacy centers set up quick and easy with these fun and engaging November writing prompts! This set includes 20 different Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Election Day writing prompts for students to choose from in their writing center. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions make these writing prompts perfect for independent work and substitute days, too!
Lead your students to discover their writing ability by practicing it independently during center time. Students will love getting to choose which prompt they wish to respond to!
Here's what you'll get:
Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, gather pencils, and you're ready for a fun and engaging writing center!
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Copyright © That One Cheerful Classroom.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
10 Thanksgiving Narrative Picture Prompts and Planner: Print and Go & Slides
By TooBookedUp
Inspire your middle school students to craft vivid narratives with this autumn-themed essay planning guide. This resource includes 10 high-quality, fall-themed photos, from a turkey taking a trip, to a mysterious ghost family feast, to a lone parade float on an abandoned street, perfect for sparking imagination and guiding students through the narrative writing process.
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Formats Available:
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Transform your classroom's approach to narrative writing with this engaging, standards-aligned essay planning guide. Watch as your students' creativity takes flight with each captivating photo prompt!
Christmas & Winter December Writing Prompts w Writing Paper for Literacy Centers
By That One Cheerful Classroom
Make getting your writing station in your literacy centers set up quick and easy with these fun and engaging December writing prompts! This set includes 20 different Christmas and Winter themed writing prompts for students to choose from in their writing center. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions make these writing prompts perfect for independent work and substitute days, too!
Lead your students to discover their writing ability by practicing it independently during center time. Students will love getting to choose which prompt they wish to respond to!
Here's what you'll get:
Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, gather pencils, and you're ready for a fun and engaging writing center!
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Copyright © That One Cheerful Classroom.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Spring Narrative Writing ELA Picture Prompts Workshop Unit Grades 4-6
By TooBookedUp
Inspire your students to unleash their creativity with our Spring Picture Prompts narrative writing resource! Designed specifically for 4th to 6th graders, this dynamic tool walks students through every step of the writing process using the beauty and renewal of spring as a backdrop. From St. Patrick's Day to the wonders of a spring park, each photo prompt is a doorway to imagination and storytelling.
What’s Inside:
Perfect For:
Why You'll Love It:
Transform your classroom this spring with narratives that bloom as brightly as the season itself. Our Spring Picture Prompts resource is not just a set of activities; it's a gateway to imagination, critical thinking, and joyous writing. Whether you're diving into a creative writing unit, looking for a meaningful homework assignment, or seeking engaging extension activities, these picture prompts are your key to a vibrant writing experience.
Capture the essence of spring in your classroom. Add our Spring Picture Prompts to your teaching toolkit today and watch your students' writing flourish!
November Writing Prompts w/ Writing Paper Election Day Thanksgiving Veterans Day
By That One Cheerful Classroom
Make getting your writing station in your literacy centers set up quick and easy with these fun and engaging November writing prompts! This set includes 20 different Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Election Day writing prompts for students to choose from in their writing center. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions make these writing prompts perfect for independent work and substitute days, too!
Lead your students to discover their writing ability by practicing it independently during center time. Students will love getting to choose which prompt they wish to respond to!
Here's what you'll get:
Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, gather pencils, and you're ready for a fun and engaging writing center!
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Copyright © That One Cheerful Classroom.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
End of Year Summer Picture Prompt Narrative Writing Unit Workshop Grades 4-6
By TooBookedUp
Sizzle up your classroom with our Summer Picture Prompts narrative writing resource! This sun-soaked toolkit guides students through the narrative writing process, with the warmth and adventure of summer serving as their muse. From beach escapades to mysterious summer camps, each photo prompt is a splash into the ocean of creativity and narrative exploration.
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Why You’ll Love It:
Transform your teaching this summer with tales that are as vibrant and boundless as the season itself. Our Summer Picture Prompts resource isn’t just a collection of activities; it’s a launchpad into storytelling, critical thinking, and joy-filled writing. Whether you’re embarking on a creative writing voyage, searching for meaningful homework under the stars, or in need of lively extension activities, these picture prompts are your treasure map to a world of imaginative writing.
Let the spirit of summer fuel your classroom’s stories. Add our Summer Picture Prompts to your teaching arsenal today and watch your students’ writing blossom under the summer sun!
October Halloween Writing Prompts with Writing Paper for Literacy Centers
By That One Cheerful Classroom
Make getting your writing station in your literacy centers set up quick and easy with these fun and engaging October writing prompts! This set includes 20 different Halloween writing prompts for students to choose from in their writing center. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions make these writing prompts perfect for independent work and substitute days, too!
Lead your students to discover their writing ability by practicing it independently during center time. Students will love getting to choose which prompt they wish to respond to!
Here's what you'll get:
Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, gather pencils, and you're ready for a fun and engaging writing center!
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Copyright © That One Cheerful Classroom.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Gingerbread House Descriptive Writing + Collaborative Art Activity + Winter
By Veronica Reyes
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:
Collaborative 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!
Seasonal/ Holiday Creative Writing Activities
By Inspired By MlG
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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Narrative Writing ACTIVITIES BUNDLE | Creative Story Writing PACK!
By Teachin Tips
Are you looking for a way to engage your students in writing class? Specifically in narrative writing? Then this Narrative/Creative/Story Writing Activities Bundle is the perfect resource for you and your students! This bundle has resources to help your students from the planning stage all the way to the publishing stage of narrative writing including prompts, templates, worksheets and more!
FEATURES
✏️ 2 Interactive Notebooks
✏️ 6 Planning Templates PLUS a SAMPLE PLAN
✏️ 3 DIFFERENTIATED Unscramble the Text activities
✏️ 20 Quick Writes - Narrative Writing Practice papers!
✏️ Text type cut & paste Matching activity
✏️ 28 Plot Ideas
✏️ 10 Picture Prompt Cards
✏️ 28 Character Ideas
✏️ 28 Object Ideas
✏️ 28 Setting Ideas
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