Less than $5 Homeschool Writing Worksheets

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!

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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!

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Writing Prompts for December! Draw, Write, Color pages!

Are you ready for 3 full weeks of writing, no prep, print & go! You'll have 15 pages of December Christmas themed Writing Prompt worksheets. Each page has children draw a prompted picture, label the picture (optional), write about their drawing, self edit with a checklist included and lastly color their pictures.

2 versions included; one set of 15 with "labeling pictures" and one set of 15 without "labeling" directions.

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All pages have a SELF EDITING checklist for students to check their own work looking for capitals, punctuation, spacing and neatness. You can also opt for a peer to edit their work and sign off.

Handwriting is an important skill that students need to master. Give your students a chance to develop and perfect their handwriting skills with this handwriting booklet.

Student would be able to learn to write 56 words as below.

1. Fruits

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

2. Color

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

3. Weather

cloudy, rainy, windy, snowy, stormy, hot

4. Feeling

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

5. Vehicle

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

6. Flavor

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

7. Vegetable

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

8. Days of week

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

What's included:

1. 56 pages in PDF. A word per page.

2. An option to use EASEL by TeachShare as digital tool.

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The related sentence writing pack:

Tracing sentences with picture-feeling, flavor, vegetable, color, days of week

This is a printable for you to use with your classroom. This is a simple Venn Diagram having students compare and contrast a haunted house and a castle. This is a fun Halloween activity for your students. They can compare how they look outside, their purpose, who lives in them, and more.

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Explore the fascinating life cycle of pumpkins with our comprehensive worksheets and activities!

Contents:

• 5 different types of life cycle charts illustrating the stages of a pumpkin's life, including one with a cut and paste option for interactive learning.
• A "Label the Parts of the Pumpkin" worksheet for hands-on exploration of pumpkin anatomy.
• Flashcards featuring vivid images of each stage of the pumpkin life cycle, perfect for reinforcing learning through visual aids.
• An observation book to guide students through the scientific process of observation, encouraging them to record their findings and discoveries.
• A pumpkin stage writing prompt page to inspire creative writing and enhance language skills.

Why You'll Love This Product:

• Comprehensive Learning: Our product covers various aspects of the pumpkin life cycle, including visual representation, hands-on activities, writing prompts, and observation exercises, providing a well-rounded learning experience for students.
• Engaging and Interactive: With cut and paste options, flashcards, and writing prompts, students will be actively engaged in the learning process, making it fun and memorable.
• Supports Multiple Learning Styles: Whether visual, kinesthetic, or linguistic, our product accommodates different learning styles, ensuring that all students can benefit from the resources provided.
• Encourages Critical Thinking: The observation book prompts students to observe, analyze, and document their observations, fostering critical thinking skills essential for scientific inquiry.
• Teacher-Friendly: Designed with educators in mind, our product offers easy-to-use worksheets and activities that seamlessly integrate into lesson plans, saving teachers valuable time and effort.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Elementary school teachers seeking comprehensive resources to teach the pumpkin life cycle.
2. Homeschooling parents looking for engaging and educational materials for their children.
3. Science educators aiming to provide hands-on learning experiences for their students.
4. Special education teachers seeking adaptable resources to meet diverse learning needs.
5. Educational therapists working with students on language development and scientific inquiry skills.

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❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) or Spring Festival 2024 in your classroom? These differentiated, Chinese New Year worksheet activities are the perfect way to help your learners celebrate the holiday, while practicing important literacy, math, and fine motor skills!

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✏️ These differentiated resources are low prep and perfect for centers, early finishers, sub tub, independent seatwork, or extra practice!

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✅Literacy: (37 pages)

☑ Vocabulary tracing (3 pages)

☑ Sentences - read, trace, write, draw (6 pages)

☑ Punctuation (2 pages)

☑ Sight words - read, trace, write, draw (5 pages)

☑ Sight words - find, color (5 pages)

☑ Beginning letter sounds (1 page)

☑ Read & match vocabulary words (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary words unscramble (2 pages)

☑ Emergent mini reader - read, color, trace (2 pages)

☑ Emergent mini reader - read, color, write dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Emergent mini reader - read, draw, write dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Emergent mini reader - read, draw, write solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Emergent mini reader - read, write solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary word search (1 page)

✅Math: (24 pages)

☑ Ordinal numbers - count, color (2 pages)

☑ Make a ten (1 page)

☑ Object addition (1 page)

☑ Object subtraction (1 page)

☑ Math symbols (2 pages)

☑ Counting objects - count, color, trace 1-10 (1 page)

☑ Counting objects - count, color, trace 11-20 (1 page)

☑ Counting objects - count, color, write 1-10 (1 page)

☑ Counting objects - count, color, write 11-20 (1 page)

☑ Counting objects - count, color (2 pages)

☑ Ten frames (2 pages)

☑ Measuring height with cubes (2 pages)

☑ Graphing objects (2 pages)

☑ Completing patterns (2 pages)

☑ Telling time to the hour (1 page)

☑ Telling time to the half hour (1 page)

☑ Telling time to the hour & half hour (1 page)

✅Fine Motor: (9 pages)

☑ Cover page (1 page)

☑ Sorting objects by size (2 pages)

☑ Trace and color picture (1 page)

☑ Trace and color lines (1 page)

☑ Coloring pages (4 pages)

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Learn Letter Writing with The Bible!! These practice pages are a quick and easy way to reinforce letter formation practice while integrating Bible Lessons!

Included:

Bible Alphabet Writing Practice Sheets

Each Sheet includes

•Two Bible Pictures and words that begin with the letter

•Uppercase Letter formation directions and examples

•Lowercase Letter formation directions and examples

•4 Uppercase & lowercase dotted letters without lines to trace

•4 Uppercase & lowercase dotted letters with lines to trace

•Two places of blank lines to write the upper and lowercase letter on their own.

Suggested Uses:

•You could have them trace the letters in different highlighters /marker colors.

•You could laminate or put inside a plastic sleeve and let them practice with a dry erase marker. You could put them all inside a three ring binder for a little reusable letter practice book.

•You can use these along with the Letter of the Week activities or as the student needs more practice with a particular letter.

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Ignite your students' imagination this Halloween season with our collection of 40 engaging story starters! Perfect for 2nd-3rd grade classrooms, these writing prompts are designed to enhance descriptive writing skills while embracing the fun and spooky spirit of Halloween.

What's Included:

• 40 unique and creative Halloween-themed story starters
• A mix of spooky, magical, and whimsical scenarios
• Prompts that encourage descriptive writing and imagination

Why You'll Love It:

• Saves time on lesson planning
• Easily adaptable for various writing activities
• Engages students with fun, seasonal content
• Helps develop creative thinking and writing skills
• Perfect for daily writing exercises, journal prompts, or writing center activities

How to Use:

• Use as warm-up activities at the start of class
• Incorporate into your Halloween-themed writing workshop
• Assign as homework or extra credit
• Use for group storytelling activities

Spark creativity, improve writing skills, and get into the Halloween spirit with these captivating story starters. Watch as your students' eyes light up with excitement and their pencils fly across the page!

Trick-or-treat yourself to this resource and make Halloween writing a treat for your students!

Looking for some fun seasonally-themed handwriting activities for the summer? This bundle includes 20 holiday-themed worksheets for summer and Father's Day. These sentence practice worksheets will help your child or student build sentences and write sentences independently while connecting the image with the sentence's meaning.

Students can use the finger-spacing tool (in three different skin tones) to assist them in perfect word spacing. Students can also color the seasonally-themed pictures that illustrate the sentence they are practicing writing.

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✏️ This resource includes:

   ✏ 20 seasonally-themed sentence-building worksheets

   ✏ 3 diverse skin-toned pointer-finger hands

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute with scissors and glue

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   ✏ Father’s Day

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This is a basic science journal for kids in primary grades. There are journal entry sheets (one for kindergarten and one for first and second-grade use). I included our scientific method recording sheets as well. These sheets can be used as a stand-alone for use with science lessons, or they can be assembled into a journal if you prefer by making multiple copies and stapling them together. Included is a list of suggestions and thoughts from the Science and STEAM Team.

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Designed with precision and care, these worksheets are specially crafted to help children master the art of tracing basic shapes while enhancing their hand-eye coordination. Ideal for parents, teachers, and therapists, this resource simplifies the learning process and encourages repeated practice, ensuring early learners grasp the fundamental shapes with confidence.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Shape Collection: Our worksheets feature all essential shapes – circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, ovals, and diamonds – carefully arranged on two pages. Each shape is presented clearly, allowing children to focus on mastering one shape at a time or progressing to more complex patterns.

Reusable and Eco-Friendly: Professionals can laminate these worksheets, transforming them into durable, wipe-clean surfaces. This eco-friendly approach not only promotes sustainability but also allows for repeated use, making them perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or home learning environments.

Expertly Designed for Early Learners: The tracing lines are thoughtfully crafted to guide little hands, promoting proper pencil grip and control. Children will enjoy the engaging process of tracing, boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

Note: This product includes digital files suitable for printing and laminating. Upon purchase, you will receive instant access to the downloadable worksheets, allowing for immediate use and endless learning possibilities.

Tops & Bottoms Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book by Janet Stevens. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Tops & Bottoms Spring Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension

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Elevate your students literacy journey with our innovative Phonics ! Tackling the challenge of mastering CVC short vowels, our Read and Match Worksheets, Phonics Directed Drawing, and Writing activities seamlessly blend fun and education. Watch as your student confidently draws, colors, and traces CVC words, unlocking the key to fluent reading. Say goodbye to phonics struggles and hello to a brighter, more engaged learning experience!

This packet includes 40 CVC and 16 CVCe word pictures.

CVC Words Included: bag, jam, hat, fan ,cat ,map ,rat, bat, web , ten , jet, bed, pen, hen, peg, net, tin, zip, kid, six, fin, lip, pin, pig, cog, row, sow, tow, fox, mop, box, top, hug, hut, bug, bus, rug, cut, sun, mug.

CVCe Words Included: bike, cake, gate, kite, mice, rake, lake, bake, bone , cone, cube, nose , mule, rose, huge, tune.

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With these 56 worksheets, learning Tracing Practice Arabic Alphabet Letters is a lot of fun! These worksheets can be completed by children on their own. This is great for their self-esteem as well as sight word practice.

This printable includes the following:

- Trace the Letter many times to learn.

- Illustration of a word beginning with the letter.

- A word beginning with the letter and its translation in English

- Illustration of the letter with a guided arrow

- Tracing lines and blank lines for practice with dotted midline.

Toddlers will have a lot of fun learning sight words with these worksheets.

This printable is ideal for use at home, school, or daycare.

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Christopher Columbus Day Activities Worksheets Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th Grade. Explore the historical Columbus Day activity by writing worksheets and using the word search puzzle pack! Designed for elementary students, this resource introduces kids to the Spanish monarchs who supported Columbus’s journey in 1492. Through writing prompts, fill-in-the-blank exercises, short questions and coloring pages, students will gain a fun and meaningful understanding of the monarchs' significance.

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Introducing how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a 5 paragraph essay has never been easier! This resource provides an in-depth explanation on how to organize and structure a five paragraph essay. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The students will be introduced to how to identify and develop the parts of a paragraph - including writing leads and summaries, transition words and phrases, supporting evidence, sentence structure, etc.

This lesson guides students through the entire process of writing a 5 paragraph essay. The slide show and worksheets allow students to practice their writing skills, while also reinforcing guided note-taking techniques. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the lesson easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to evaluate a prompt and write a 5 Paragraph Essay includes:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations and examples of the 4 paragraph essay
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking
• “Now It's Your Turn” section for students to practice skills learned
• Two anchor 5 paragraph essays with examples of six traits™ & supporting evidence

PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations for each individual paragraph
• Guided note-taking sections
• Examples of structure for paragraphs
• Interactive slides for student participation
• Two anchor 5 paragraph essays with examples of six traits™ & supporting evidence

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Elementary Introduction to Writing Unit include:

• The Writing Process
• 6 Traits of Writing™
• How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
• How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
• General Statement and Detail Statements
• Thesis Statements
• Writing for Standardized Tests
• Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons

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Celebrate the profound connection of maternal love with our curated "Mother’s Day Crafts & Poems" assortment! Immerse yourself in a trio of poignant poems that beautifully illustrate the enduring bond between mother and child, honoring the guiding influence and treasured memories shared.

Craft genuine displays of love with tailored projects, ranging from coloring vibrant blossoms to fashioning personalized cards. These activities transcend mere hobbies, evolving into cherished keepsakes that pay homage to the timeless affection of mothers worldwide.

Included Activities:

Heartfelt Poems: Explore three rhythmic poems that exalt the extraordinary journey of motherhood, capturing the essence of Mother’s Day and the depth of maternal love.

Vocabulary Enrichment & Creative Writing: Immerse yourself in the Mother’s Day spirit by expanding your lexicon and composing heartfelt messages using key terms like “Mom,” “Love,” and “Hug,” each word adding depth to the canvas of appreciation for remarkable mothers.

Crafting Tokens of Affection: Whether it's coloring intricate floral designs or handcrafting heartfelt cards, these crafts are more than mere activities—they serve as sincere tributes that express boundless love and gratitude.

Coloring & Designing: Engage in interactive coloring and design exercises featuring phrases like “I Love My Mother” and “Happy Mother’s Day,” infusing your personal flair into these cherished moments of celebration.

NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Engaging! Thought-provoking! This 20-page EDITABLE document will invite your students to analyze the complex characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. These daily writing activities promise to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The worksheets will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!

As you know, studying Fitzgerald’s nuanced construction of the characters is crucial for understanding this character-driven novel. These handouts will help students to develop a much deeper understanding of the characters while building skills in close reading!

What you'll get are 18 worksheets — two for each of the novel's 9 chapters — that invite students to analyze the main characters in The Great Gatsby. Each handout features a carefully selected passage that reveals key details about a character. Invite your students to write short paragraphs in which they analyze what the textual details reveal about the main characters. The worksheets focus on the following characters:

Nick Carraway

Jay Gatsby

Myrtle Wilson

George Wilson

Daisy Buchanan

Tom Buchanan

Jordan Baker

Henry Gatz

Because two worksheets are provided for each chapter, you can either select which worksheet to distribute or else allow students to choose which characters they wish to analyze. Admins and students alike will be thrilled to see you expanding students' voice and choice!

These worksheets will come to you in a 20-page EDITABLE Word document which you can customize to the needs of your students! The previews for my resources provide access to dozens of pages of actual content. Click on the green “PREVIEW” button to see what you’ll get. . . .

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• Do you need help getting your students to understand how text is structured and how authors craft their writing?
• Do you want them to practice aligning ideas and writing their own?

Help your students master paragraph structure with this comprehensive resource designed for middle and high school learners. "Building Strong Paragraphs" focuses on key writing skills such as identifying topic sentences, supporting details, and crafting thesis statements. This ready-to-use packet includes practice worksheets, engaging exercises, and thesis sentence-building activities that will enhance your students' writing abilities.

Ideal for both informational and argumentative writing, this resource walks students through the entire process of constructing well-organized, coherent paragraphs. Whether you're teaching how to develop supporting sentences, transition between ideas, or conclude effectively, this resource covers it all!

What's Included:

• Graphic Organizer for understanding structure
• Identification exercise
• Two Unique Passages per skill: topic sentences, thesis statements, supporting sentences & concluding sentences
• 9 Passages
• 20 Pages
• Available as a PDF and a Word Document

Perfect for:

• Grades 6-10
• English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers
• Writing Workshops
• STAAR Writing Prep
• Argumentative and Informational Essay Practice

Benefits of this Resource:

• Aligned with Common Core Standards and TEKS for writing.
• Great for differentiated learning in classrooms with ELLs and students needing extra practice.
• Supports critical thinking and writing clarity.

Who is this for?

• Middle and High School Teachers: Perfect for educators looking to strengthen their students’ paragraph-writing skills with structured, step-by-step activities.
• ELA Teachers: Aligned with TEKS and Common Core standards, this resource is ideal for anyone teaching informational and argumentative writing.
• Students Preparing for Standardized Tests: Great for test prep, including STAAR writing, helping students improve clarity, coherence, and overall writing structure.
• Special Education & ELL Support: Easily adaptable for differentiated instruction, making it an excellent tool for classrooms with diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with varying writing levels.
• Homeschool Educators: A valuable resource for guiding students through the fundamentals of paragraph writing at home.