Themed Writing

Writing activities, prompts and paper by theme and Holiday.

Tooth Fairy Writing Prompt {Dental Health Month}

Tooth Fairy Writing Prompt {Dental Health Month}

In February, celebrate Dental Health month by talking about teeth. Here is a free printable tooth fairy writing template for first and second grade students that explores the fun side of growing up.  Connect what students learn about taking care of their teeth with losing them – which is such a popular topic for young elementary students. …

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Thanksgiving Crafts and More in the Classroom

13 Thanksgiving Games and Worksheets for Kids

Playing Thanksgiving games is a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving in the classroom. Here are 13 free Thanksgiving games, worksheets for kids and crafts. Most are designed for kindergarten through second grade. I think you’ll love them! Thanksgiving Crafts and More in the Classroom 1. Turkey Feather Headbands – This Thanksgiving craft is the most adorable turkey …

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13 Frog Life Cycle Resources and Printables - Teach Junkie

13 Frog Life Cycle Resources and Printables

How to teach the frog life cycle with a little bit of fun! Here are lots of ways to teach the life cycle of a frog including videos, worksheets, crafts and more. Don’t forget that you can easily integrate literacy and math too with these extra 25 Easy Frog and Toad Ideas and Activities. Life Cycle …

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Easy Recycling Earth Day Craft - Teach Junkie

Easy Recycling Earth Day Craft

Create a cute 3 R’s Earth Day craft with construction paper. Students create a writing and craft display to show how they can reduce, reuse and recycle. Use this free, printable Earth day craft template. A fun twist would be to use some old scraps of construction paper to create a torn paper effect to …

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Your Personal Teacher's Assistant for January - Teach Junkie

Your Personal Teacher’s Assistant for January

It’s time to get organized for January and getting back into the school groove!  Let’s see if Teach Junkie can help break down some new calendar year stuff as your personal teacher’s assistant. {wink} So, let’s take a day to really plan and organize your fantastic self. Here are some of the things to do! How to Organize …

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Facts About Plants Writing Template {Printable} - Teach Junkie

Facts About Plants Writing Template {Printable}

Have students respond to a plants read aloud. Here is a free facts about plants “what I learned” writing template for primary grades. If you integrate read alouds into your science curriculum, why not writing too? Simply have students share new content that they learned after a read aloud to meet this goal. Facts About …

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If I were the president - Teach Junkie

If I were President… Prompt Writing for Kindergarten

Writing prompts that inspire kids to write can often connect with a theme. Doing themed prompt writing like on President’s Day is a great way to connect to other areas of curriculum. Here is one George Washington inspired writing prompt for kindergarten that has a themed craft to go with it. The writing prompt would work perfect for …

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Dinosaurs: What's Your Opinion {Writing Pages} - Teach Junkie

Dinosaurs: What’s Your Opinion {Writing Pages}

Studying dinosaurs? Here are some free dinosaur writing pages for primary grades. These worksheet printables include a diagram, opinion writing pages and a place to write dinosaur facts. Check out this featured idea from the original teacher using the link below! Free Dinosaurs Opinion Writing Pages If your first grade or second grade students are hooked …

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My Butterfly Observation - Teach Junkie

My Butterfly Observation Booklet

Add to your butterfly unit. This butterflies observation booklet is a free printable resource for documenting the life cycle of a butterfly. If you watch butterflies go through metamorphosis then you’ll love how this book can track the changes. Your kindergarten and first grade students will be able to observe and journal about the changes …

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27 Helpful Martin Luther King Jr. Activities

27 Helpful Martin Luther King Jr. Activities

Martin Luther King Jr. is a man to remember and teach on Martin Luther King day. Here are 27 ideas and activities I hope you find helpful in teaching diversity and Martin Luther King Jr. facts. The third Monday in January is a great day to use one of these writing activities, worksheets, or project …

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31 Ideas for Read Across America and Dr. Seuss Activities

31 Ideas for Read Across America

As teachers we share the beloved works of Dr. Seuss with students no matter how small (or large) during Read Across America and in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Here are 31 ideas on how you can celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America in your classroom. Let’s look at some free printables, printable activities, …

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All I Need for a Snowman {Free Download}

Five free snowman leveled writing pages to go with “All You Need for a Snowman.” Snowmen and winter brings about a sense of magic for students! Integrating reading about snowmen is a great way to encourage writers to write! With this free download of “All I Need For a Snowman,” young writers will be encouraged …

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