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Give students writing prompt cards and have them type a one-page response on a computer, practicing writing and keyboarding skills.
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Give students writing prompt cards and have them type a one-page response on a computer, practicing writing and keyboarding skills.
September-themed journal writing prompts for weekly reflective writing practice.
Joy and Heron Animated Writing Activity | Short Film This animated short film "Joy and Heron" engages students in creative writing exercises. Students watch an 8-minute story about a young girl who befriends a great blue heron. After viewing, students sequence events, summarize the plot, identify the main idea and details, and respond…
A large collection of draw-and-write daily journal prompt pages for a writing station, each giving students a short topic to illustrate and write about.
An interactive slide-deck lesson built around a short animated film ('The Counting Sheep') teaching sequencing, true/false comprehension, and summarizing.
A daily journal for students to identify and record how they feel.
A no-prep activity packet teaching Harriet Tubman's life and the Underground Railroad through informational slides, two paired reading passages, and a range of comprehension, vocabulary, and creative-writing worksheets.
A back-to-school 'All About Me' creative art packet where students share personal information and preferences through drawing, coloring, and writing prompts.
Forever June Digital Design LOOKING FOR A FUN WAY TO CELEBRATE 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL IN YOUR CLASSROOM? Introducing my 100th Day of School Writing Prompt Worksheet! This simple to complete activity is an excellent tool for teachers of children in preschool, pre-k and Kindergarten classrooms, school aged students in grade 1-2. Works well…
Reading/writing packet teaching the historical fact that Alaska became the 49th US state on January 3, 1959.
A single math-journal prompt for exploring experimental vs. theoretical probability of two independent events (rolling a die and flipping a coin).
Provides 125 open-ended math journal prompts (one per page) across five math strands to promote written explanation of mathematical thinking, differentiation, and use as fast-finisher/enrichment activities, aligned to grade 3-4 Common Core standards.
Two open writing prompts - "How do you like to travel?" and a "Would you rather ride on a train or on a plane?" choice - each appear twice: once as a blank prompt page and once with a sentence starter already begun ("I like to travel by ___" / "I would rather ride a ___") for students who need more support getting started. Two further…
Reading/writing packet teaching the historical fact that Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected the first female US governor (Wyoming), sworn in January 5, 1925.
Teach social-emotional concepts of kindness ('bucket filling') versus unkind behavior ('bucket dipping') through an origami bucket craft, gratitude/compliment writing cards, a reflection writing page, a star drawing/writing activity, and a sorting activity distinguishing filler vs. dipper behaviors.
Teach elementary astronomy concepts (the universe, astronauts, Earth, the sun, the moon, the solar system, planets, stars, astrology, sunlight, gravity) through a hands-on lab/activity book with discussion questions and experiments.
Hard hats on and imaginations up! This If I Were a Construction Worker writing prompt is perfect for your K–2 crew who love to build, dig, and dream big. With a writing section to spark those storytelling gears and a drawing portion to bring their ideas to life, this activity is a fun and engaging way to celebrate community helpers,…
Reading/writing packet teaching the historical fact that Joan of Arc was born in France on January 6, 1412.
Reinforce basic K-3 skills across language arts, math, social studies, and science through seasonal-themed activities.
Support a class reading of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet with activities that revisit comprehension, vocabulary, and written responses. Chapter materials and quizzes give you ways to check understanding as students follow Brian’s experiences. Select from reflection prompts, vocabulary practice, and later assessments to fit your teaching sequence. The existing vocabulary worksheet link offers a separate vocabulary resource alongside this novel unit.
Let’s be honest, who hasn’t wanted to flutter through a flower field without a care in the world? If I Were a Butterfly is a lighthearted and imaginative spring writing prompt that invites students to step into the (tiny) shoes of a butterfly. With a two-part activity ; a writing section and a drawing section, this resource lets…
Reading/writing packet teaching the historical fact that Louis Braille, inventor of the braille reading/writing system, was born on January 4, 1809.
A spring-themed creative writing prompt asking students to imagine what flowers would say if they could talk, paired with a drawing activity.
The rainy-spring-day question leaves the adventure open for students to invent. Discuss a setting and an action before writing, then use the companion drawing page to show the same scene. Students who need an idea can begin with a sketch and describe it orally before composing their response.