Less than $5 Kindergarten Creative Writing Activities (by date, oldest first)

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End of Year Memory Book k-4

By Until the Pieces Fit

End of Year Memory Book K-4

Pages included:

  • Cover page for K - 4
  • When I grow up
  • 3 pages for pictures
  • Things I learned
  • A page for student's picture, hand print, grade, age and height
  • My Favorite things
  • My new friends
  • My school
  • Signatures
  • Congratulations on completing grades k - 4
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Transportation Writing Center | Word Lists and Writing Prompts

By Jennifer Connett

Create a fun and engaging writing center with this transportation themed writing center builder. Coving vehicles that travel on land, sea and air, this set contains a wide variety of modes of transportation for little ones to write about.

What is Included:

  • Transportation Posters - There are 3 posters included in this set. One for each land, sea, and air vehicles.
  • Transportation Vocabulary Rings - These cards can be placed on a ring and added to a writing center for students to flip through to find the right word for their story.
  • Small Transporation Charts - These include all the images from the posters plus a few more to create small charts that can be placed on a wall in a writing center or placed in students' writing journals.
  • Pocket Chart Cards - There is a set of pocket chart cards that can be used in the writing center or part of whole group instruction.
  • Writing Prompts - There are a variety of writing prompts in this packet including descriptive writing, opinion writing, and narrative writing.
  • Writing Paper - There are writing pages for students to write about whatever they wish.

How to Use:

These posters and cards can be used to create a fun transportation theme writing center for your classroom. The posters can be hung on the wall of the writing center or be laminated and place on the center table. The pocket chart cards, small charts, and vocabulary ring provide additional ways into include the transportation vocabulary in your writing center. You can use all of the reference materials or just the ones that best suit your needs. The writing prompts are designed for students who need a little inspiration in knowing what to write about. The writing paper is a great addition to the center to include a fun activity for students to write their own ideas.

Easy to Prep!

This easy to prep writing center will save you a lot of time when planning and preparing your writing center for your transportation theme.

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Special Person Craft for Mother's Day Father's Day and Grandparent's Day

By Jennifer Connett

This special person writing activity and craft allows students to create a meaningful gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day or Grandparent's Day. This simple craft and writing project is sure to delight the special person in the child's life.

How to Make:

To create the writing aspect of this activity, students will use the brainstorming ideas page to write down reasons they love their special person or when they do something the child loves. The student then gets to choose some of their best ideas to write on their heart craft. After writing their sentences, students can decorate their parent gift any way they choose. Students may choose to cut out their craft and glue it to some colored construction paper or card stock.

This packet includes several variations for different things a child may call their special person. There is also a blank craft for the student to write their special name.

The following are included in this packet:

  • mom
  • mum
  • mommy
  • mother
  • dad
  • father
  • daddy
  • grandma
  • grandmother
  • grandpa
  • grandfather

This craft and writing activity are very easy to set up. Students simply need their craft template, a brainstorming ideas page, a writing utensil for the writing section, and crayons, markers, or colored pencils to decorate their craft. Scissors and glue are only needed if the child wishes to mount their craft to colored card stock or construction paper.

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March writing paper with picture box solid lines St. Patrick's day 2nd 3rd grade

By Simply Read

March lined writing paper with picture box for 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade. This printable, ready to go March paper makes a great bulletin board, creative writing assignment, journal writing, or hallway display for the month of March.

Each St Patrick's day printable writing paper with a picture box design has

2 Types of paper:

  • writing lines only
  • writing lines and picture box

3 designs

  • pot of gold
  • lucky leprechaun
  • lucky leprechaun hat

Get the Matching Craft Activity (for less than $2) to use with this March writing paper:

March/ St. Patrick's Day craft

This printable writing paper is perfect for St. Patty's day activities in 1st grade, 2nd grade, or 3rd grade, 4th grade creative writing. crafting imaginative stories, practicing their descriptive writing skills, or exploring poetry, daily March journaling, writing centers, free writing or as a supplement to your language arts curriculum.

Any elementary teacher could benefit from this lined writing paper printable for any type of March literacy activity.

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100th Day of School Writing Prompt easy printable 2nd grade w/graphic organizer

By Simply Read

Celebrate the 100 Day of School with this engaging 1st grade, 2nd grade, or 3rd grade Writing Activity and matching Graphic Organizer.

Elevate the excitement of the 100th day of school in your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade classroom with this easy-to-use printable, ready to go writing activity.

This resource is designed to be a fun creative way to get kids writing and laughing about what life will be like when they are 100 years old!

Celebrating this milestone of completing 100 days of school is fun and important in primary classrooms!

Key Features:

  1. NO Prep: The activity is ready to go. Simply download and print a copy for each student.
  2. Matching Graphic Organizer: To scaffold the writing process and guide students in organizing their thoughts, a visually appealing matching graphic organizer is included. Students brainstorm ideas, share their thoughts, and create a structure by using the graphic organizer. The graphic organizer has space for students to write 6 different creative ideas about what it will be like to be 100 years old!
  3. Writing Paper: The paper includes the prompt "When I am 100 years old". Student will finish this sentence using their ideas from the organizer. Using connector words like and can be utilized in the lesson to combine 2 ideas from the organizer. Example : When I am 100 years old I will have not teeth left and I will always have to use my cane to get around my house.

How to Use:

  1. Introduce the writing prompts and discuss what 100 year olds look like, sound like and act like
  2. Provide each student with a copy of the graphic organizer to record their ideas and plan their writing.
  3. Distribute writing paper and have students create complete sentences using their ideas from the organizer.
  4. Lastly, students draw a picture of themselves at 100 years old!!

ADORABLE!

Celebrate the 100th day of school with a fun, creative writing activity that not only reinforces essential skills but also creates lasting memories for your 2nd-grade students. This is perfect for hanging in the hallway, on a bulletin board or for sharing with parents.

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Easter Bunny-Craftivity

By Kim Romero

The Easter Bunny Craftivity can be used in many different ways. Students can use the KWL chart with an Easter Read Aloud. Eddy and Ester Bunny can be colored, cut, and constructed to display students' charts or creative writing. Included in this product is: Eddy and Ester Bunny Templates, Easter Lined Writing Paper (Large and Smaller Lines included, and KWL chart. Give students a writing prompt and they can write and display their work on Ester or Eddy Bunny! They will love putting these cute bunnies together! These are great hallway displays!

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Girl and Boy Bunny Template

Decorative Lined Paper-Different sizes

KWL Chart to use with any story.

All printables in black and white. Students will love this activity!

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Halloween Creative Writing Franken Monsters

By Kim Romero

It's Almost Halloween! Time for children to do some Creative Writing. The Franken Monsters are fun templates that display the art of Creative Writing. The Creative Writing Franken Monsters include- A complete template of Franken Monster A complete template of Franken Monster's Wife A Booklet template for students to write a Halloween Story. Powerful Words Pockets and strips. A Halloween Secret Recipe Pocket. Children can write a Halloween story or write a secret Halloween Recipe and then display it on the hanging Franken Monsters pattern. They will love coloring and constructing these displays. Great for a hallway display. Have a Spooky time creating Franken Monster and his bride. All printables come in black and white. Please rate and comment. Thank you!

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Back to School Bulletin Board | Summer Snapshots Activity

By Teach Savvy Store

Back to School Bulletin Board | Summer Snapshots Activity: This back-to-school bulletin board is quick and easy to set up at the beginning of the year! It allows students to share their favorite summer adventures and get to know their classmate's favorites too! This bulletin board comes in both color and black and white options. :)

What's Included

  • Directions page
  • Summer snapshots template where students will write their name and include their favorite summer adventures
  • Letters that spell "summer snapshots" in color and black and white
  • Camera clipart in matching colors with black and white options (in a square and not in a square)

Directions

  • Print a Polaroid picture page for each student.
  • Students write their names on the line.
  • Students can write, draw, or even paste pictures of their favorite summer memories.
  • Decorate your bulletin board with student work, the words “SUMMER SNAPSHOTS,” and cameras.

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Fall Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts & Writing Paper

By KJ Inspired Resources

Celebrate autumn with these finish the story writing prompts! These 15 creative writing prompts and writing paper are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities, and more! It includes 8 fall, 4 Halloween and 3 Thanksgiving prompts. This is perfect for first grade, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade students!

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What's included:

  • 15 digital finish the story writing prompts + editable templates (Google Slides)
  • Writing pages for all 15 prompts (option 1 with a space for pictures and option 2 with just writing lines)
  • Extra writing paper

Sample Slide:

I was sitting on my bed and I had an old book that I found in my grandpa's attic. It was just warm enough for the window to be open. As I began to read, a breeze of crisp air flew through and pushed the pages forward...

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Leap Year 2024 | Leap Day Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts

By KJ Inspired Resources

Celebrate February Leap Day at School with these Finish the Story Writing Prompts! These creative writing prompts are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities, and more! This is perfect for first-grade, second-grade, third-grade, and fourth-grade students!

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Directions:

  • Print and laminate OR project one of the 10 prompts on the screen.
  • Example: "Welcome to the new planet! You have exactly 29 minutes," boomed the voice through my helmet. I knew I had to get moving..."
  • Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

What's included:

  • 10 finish the story exciting Leap Day prompts

  • 1 directions slide

  • 1 editable directions slide template

  • 1 finish the story editable template to create your own! OR allow students to create their own.

More Leap Year Resources

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Johnny Appleseed ELA Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts

By KJ Inspired Resources

Celebrate Johnny Appleseed with these finish the story writing prompts! These 10 creative writing story starter prompts and writing paper are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities, and more! This is perfect for Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade students!

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What's included:

  • 10 digital finish the story writing prompts + editable templates (Google Slides)
  • Writing pages for all 10 prompts with a space for pictures
  • Extra writing paper

Sample Slide:

Johnny Appleseed tossed a seed into the ground, but instead of sprouting an ordinary apple tree, a whimsical tree shot up that could...

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100th Day of School Writing Activity | Would You Rather Opinion Writing Prompts

By KJ Inspired Resources

100th Day of School Writing Activity | Would You Rather Question Writing Prompts: Celebrate the 100th Day of School with these would you rather opinion writing prompts! Perfect as a 100th-day-of-school writing activity, writer's workshop, writing center, morning work, morning meeting activity, and more! This is great for kindergarten, first-grade, second-grade, third-grade, and fourth-grade students.

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More 100th Day Resources:

Would You Rather Bundle: Includes a digital version of prompts

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What's included:

  • 20 would you rather 100th day of school themed prompts with lined paper and sentence starters
  • Editable template to customize your own questions for your class

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Bring Your Stuffed Animal to School Writing Sheet

By Teaching With Coffee and Mascara

Did your students earn a reward to get to bring their stuffed animal to school? Use this sheet to tie it into the curriculum! Student's can write about what they did with their stuffed animals at school.

Have a student that struggles with writing? Or is it the beginning of the year in Kindergarten? There is also a version included where students can just draw pictures!

This resource includes 2 versions of the same worksheet.

-Version 1 has lines for students to write in their answers and only draw one picture

-Version 2 has only picture boxes

I also love to use this activity at the end of the year countdown on day S!

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St. Patrick's Day themed journal prompts for kindergarten - 1st grade

By Joyful Explorations

hese journal pages are designed to promote creative writing with a St. Patrick'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.

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End of Year Activities | Last Week of School | Writing Craft Crown Headbands

By Happily Ever Primary Resources

Celebrate the end of the year with these crafts and writing activities! These crowns are just what you need for the last day of school to get your students excited for summer! Each hat / headband is in black and white so students can use their creativity to color their choice and then they can respond to the writing prompt.

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What's Included

5 black & white crowns with writing prompts

3 extra extension bands students can also color

Prompts Included

This summer I will...

My favorite memory this school year was...

This year I learned...

Next school year, I am most excited for...

This summer I will...

Directions

  • Print and allow your students to color the crown and extender piece.
  • Choose your favorite or let your students choose!
  • Crowns typically hold up better if they are printed on cardstock or construction paper.
  • You can also use a sentence strip or piece of bulletin board border as the band.
  • I have included extra extension bands if needed.

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Fall Pie Craft & Writing Activity | Opinion & How To Writing | Bulletin Board

By Happily Ever Primary Resources

This pumpkin and apple pie craftivity is the perfect Thanksgiving writing activity for your students! It’s designed for both opinion writing and "how to" writing, with pre-writing and brainstorming pages included. The easy-to-use templates and multiple writing options make this pie craft perfect for bulletin boards and hallway displays this autumn season for kindergarten, first grade, second grade and third grade students.

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What's Included:

  • Directions page
  • Pie Craft Templates - pie tins, pie top, pie crust, apple cuts (for apple pie), pumpkin whip cream (for pumpkin pie)
  • Extra lined paper
  • Compare and contrast Venn diagram for apple and pumpkin pie

Opinion Writing

  • Brainstorming webs for apple and pumpkin pie
  • Opinion writing paper that can be glued on construction paper with the pie crafts titled, “My favorite pie is...”

How to Writing

  • Sequencing prewriting pages for apple and pumpkin pie
  • "How to Make a Pumpkin Pie" and "How to Make an Apple Pie" writing templates

Directions:

Opinion Writing

  • Students choose their favorite pie (apple or pumpkin).
  • They use the matching brainstorming page to list reasons why their chosen pie is the best.
  • Students color, cut, and assemble the pie craft, OR print it on colored paper.
  • Using the “My Favorite Pie is...” paper and brainstorm map, they write about their favorite pie.
  • Glue the craft and writing paper to construction paper for display—easy as pie!

How to Writing

  • Read a book, watch a video, or explore how to make a pie.
  • Students complete the sequencing page for either apple or pumpkin pie.
  • They use the sequencing page and final draft paper to write the steps for making the pie.

Compare and Contrast Diagram

  • At the end of the unit, allow students to compare and contrast apple and pumpkin pie with partners, small groups or as a class!

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The Magical Yet - Growth Mindset: FIVE Activities Included

By Jeni Donath

The Magical Yet by Angelia DiTerlizzi has been a huge hit with my elementary students! Their young minds are beaming with ideas on everything they'd love to accomplish someday and it is so much fun to see! This resource provides you with FIVE ready to use follow up activities that pair perfectly with The Magical Yet book, but could also be used independently to introduce and discuss growth mindset with younger students! From introduction activities to more advanced activities starting with dreaming up ideas to working on goal setting, planning, and working through frustrations - it's all there and ready for use!!

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End Of Year Class Trivia Questions | Fun | EOY | Celebration

By Kristen Teaches Fourth

Quick and easy end of the year activity! Students write questions that are specific to their class and you use those to build a trivia game or a kahoot! Great way to remember fun events and adds a nice game element to the end of the year!

Includes a pdf with 2 options - Class Kahoot or Class Trivia. Either one can be used depending if you have technology or not.

Print and Go.

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Chrysanthemum Name and Feelings Activities

By Kirby Calcagno

One of my favorite activities at the beginning of the year is to read the story Chrysanthemum and send home this homework sheet to learn more about my new kiddos. Give the parents some homework for a change!

This resource has 2 options for homework to send home to learn how your students were given their names.

It also has 3 different prompts to color:

-I can be a good friend by...

-Chrysanthemum felt upset when...

-I feel upset when...


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Elf Craft and Activities

By Kelly

Get in the holiday spirit with this adorable elf craftivity! Set includes elf templates, a writing prompt, and elf applications perfect for your December Bulletin Board or display! Set includes both color and backline templates for writing prompt and applications. The children will love pretending to apply for an elf position! Set includes bulletin board letters: Elves Wanted or Dear Elf,!

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