Summer Time Back to School Writing Activity
This summer time back to school writing activity gives 1st-3rd grade students 12 prompt cards about summer and the new year, plus draw and write pages that make journaling fun.
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How to Teach Writing at the Start of the Year
This summer time back to school writing activity helps children write about their summer and their hopes for the new school year. The first weeks of school are the perfect time to learn about each student. When children write about their own lives, they have plenty to say, so even reluctant writers can fill a page. Their answers also show you how each child forms sentences, spells words and organizes ideas.
About the Activity
The pack includes 12 colorful prompt cards in two groups. Six orange Summer Fun cards ask children to look back at a trip, a favorite snack, a new skill or a good book. Six blue New School Year cards ask them to look ahead to goals, friendships and what they want to learn. Children pick a card, read the question, draw a picture, and write their answer on the Draw and Write page. The lined Writing Paper page gives older or more confident writers room to say more. Use it for morning work, a writing center, journals or a get-to-know-you bulletin board. It is a simple back to school journal prompt set you can use all month.
What’s Included
- Colorful activity cover
- How to Use page with prep tips and simple steps
- 12 prompt cards (6 Summer Fun and 6 New School Year)
- Draw and Write page
- Lined Writing Paper page
Why It Helps Kids
First, writing about real experiences gives children ideas they care about, which builds confidence. Second, drawing before writing helps young writers plan what they want to say. Third, sharing their work helps classmates get to know each other and builds a kind classroom community.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Print the cards on cardstock and keep them in a zip-top bag for a reusable writing center. Use one card each morning as a quick journal, then save the pages to make a class back to school book. At home, use this summer time back to school writing activity at the end of summer to get your child ready for the new year, and talk about the answers together.
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