Free Writing

Easter Egg Writing Freebie and Easter Bunny Art

Inside: Directions and printable for Easter writing, plus some Easter bunny art. If you’re looking for a last minute easy Easter writing activity, you might want to try this: Stories using Easter stickers as writing prompts. Be sure to read to the bottom because there’s also a super cute rabbit art project. All I did was let the kids choose … Read more

Winter Writing Template for First Grade

The writing activity I’m sharing today is very simple and was inspired by Savvy Teaching Tips (a fellow Canadian) and her wonderful winter mini booklets. We brainstormed all sorts of winter words (weather, clothing, objects, food) then orally rehearsed how we were going to write them, using the frame ” ____ is here” or “_____ are here”. The children then … Read more

Ginger Boy Book Template

You might remember I posted a Ginger Boy book recently. Here’s a little student book to go with it. The idea is for the kids to write their own version, following the Brown Bear, Brown Bear format that Eric Carle wrote. If you’re not familiar with that book then here’s what I mean. A student might write:   Ginger Boy, … Read more

3 Free Christmas Writing Printables: Perfect for Grade 1

Inside: You’ll find 3 Christmas writing templates I was leafing through my copy of Themes: Celebrations by the McCrackens when I came across a few Christmas writing ideas for Grades K to 2. These activities are not only low prep but will also result in some lovely writing. Christmas Tree Writing Directions: Brainstorm with your class all the decorations that … Read more

Do You Remember Being Very Very SMALL?

Inside: Book review of When Stella was Very, Very Small and related activities. If you’re not familiar with the Stella books you need to check them out. They’re adorable and my K’s, Grade 1s and 2s have always loved them. Title: When Stella Was Very, Very Small Author: Marie-Louise Gay Publisher: Groundwood Books, 2009 For Ages: 2-7 Themes: Siblings, Wonder, … Read more