Writing Activities - Back to School

This Writing Activities – Back to School resource is perfect for helping students ease into the school year while practicing both their writing and creative thinking skills. Each activity includes a clear instruction for students to read, followed by a fun task where they first draw their response and then write a short paragraph about it.

This combination of drawing and writing encourages students to visualize their ideas before putting them into words, making it especially engaging for reluctant writers. The activities are themed around back to school topics such as summer memories, personal goals, favorite subjects, and “getting to know you” prompts.

The resource is suitable for elementary classrooms and can be used in journals, as morning work, or for quick, low prep icebreakers. It’s a great way to assess writing skills early in the year while building a positive and creative classroom atmosphere.

Ways to Use:

• First week of school icebreakers

• Morning work or bell ringers

• Journal writing

• Fast finisher activities

• Sub plans for the first weeks

Advantages:

• Combines art and writing for engagement

• Encourages creativity and self-expression

• Helps assess early year writing skills

• Easy to prep and use

• Suitable for multiple grade levels

Enjoy!