Summer Journal Writing Prompts – Draw and Write Journal Story
A set of 29 draw-and-write journal pages with summer-themed writing prompts to build early writing habits (capitals, punctuation, spacing, sounding out words) alongside illustration.
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A set of 29 draw-and-write journal pages with summer-themed writing prompts to build early writing habits (capitals, punctuation, spacing, sounding out words) alongside illustration.
End-of-year writing and drawing prompt in which students express thanks and reflect on something special their teacher did.
Give students an editable slide deck with three Thanksgiving-themed creative writing prompts to choose from and respond to directly on the slide.
A set of Thanksgiving-themed write-and-draw prompts for young students to practice creative and personal writing.
An end-of-year reflective writing and drawing prompt that has students recall and describe their favorite day of the school year.
A spring-themed, no-prep creative writing prompt asking students to imagine meeting a baby chick, paired with a companion drawing activity.
What’s the most exciting thing about the New Year? Is it finally getting to write the wrong year on everything for the next month? Or is it the tiny spark of hope that maybe, just maybe, this year you’ll stick to those resolutions?
Ever wondered what would happen if Punxsutawney Phil just… vanished? Well, now your students get to explore that very possibility! The Year the Groundhog Disappeared writing prompt is a fun and humorous way to get students thinking about…
Ready to have your students laugh while they write? The Groundhog's Secret Adventure Writing Prompt is here to save the day! Forget about the usual "spring is coming" routine—this prompt has students team up with a groundhog on a…
A set of writing-prompt templates based on 'The Three Little Pigs' folktale, encouraging perspective-taking and opinion/persuasive writing.
This worksheet is a great way for students to build their time vocabulary. The words in the box can help them write a paragraph or several sentences.
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…
A single-page creative writing prompt asking students to use adjectives to vividly describe a humorous illustrated scene.
A Valentine's Day creative writing prompt (built around a 'hart'/heart pun) that pairs a short science tidbit about deer with a story starter students must finish in their own words.
A short creative-writing worksheet for young learners: students look at a cartoon picture of children dressed in patriotic colors and write a short story using five given vocabulary words, in a Memorial Day context.
This Weather Writing Worksheet is a great way for students to learn about different weather conditions. By using the words in the bank, they can write a short story that will help them understand the weather better.
Let’s get thankful for more than just turkey with the What I’m Thankful for at School Writing Prompt! This Thanksgiving activity encourages kids to reflect on the things that make school a little less like a never-ending homework nightmare…
What’s so great about the New Year anyway? Is it the fireworks, the fresh start, or just an excuse to eat way too many snacks? With the "What Makes the New Year Special?" writing and drawing prompt, your students get to explore what makes…
A two-part Earth Day writing and drawing prompt that has students reflect on environmental issues and how people can help the planet.
Prompt students to write and draw about an imagined spring scenario in which the wind blows their hat away.
Get ready to turn up the fun and creativity with the Winter Sports Day Writing Prompt! This winter activity is perfect for helping students break out of their cozy hibernation mode and embrace the chilly outdoor adventures of the…
It’s time to bundle up and let imaginations run wild with the Winter Wardrobe Writing Prompt! This activity invites students to step into the (fuzzy, snow-booted) shoes of creativity and dream up stories inspired by the ultimate seasonal…
A single creative-writing prompt exercise asking students to imagine having superpowers for a day.
A single creative-writing prompt exercise about finding a tiny magical dragon in a lunchbox.