Journal ideas for 1st grade

Teaching opinion writing can be a lot of fun in First Grade. First graders have LOTS of opinions, and they love to share them! Here are a few ideas that have helped me to teach opinion writing to first graders. Start by teaching students how to write a topic sentence. I have found that having an anchor chart with sentence starters for students to refer to is super helpful. I like to create the chart in front of the students. It might look something like this: Once the chart is completed…

Are you looking for a way to make your life a little easier in your classroom in the morning? Check out this blog for my favorite easy morning work that you can do with your elementary students. I love to include morning journal prompts to get your day started off on the right foot. You can check out my journal prompts here for kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd/3rd grade. Your students can start off with these independent writing activities while you organize your classroom.

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Second Grade Journal Writing Prompts--- Recently, a lovely reader named Trina left a comment on our post about Elementary Writing 49 Ideas and Story Starters for Kids. She contributed 46 fabulous journal prompt and writing ideas, and I had to share them with you. As an added bonus, here's a listing of resources to other writing prompt articles organized by grade: First Grade Journal Prompts 3rd Grade Journaling Ideas 4th Grade Writing Prompts 5th Grade Writing Ideas Grades 6 - 8…

These 130 free kindergarten journal prompts are perfect to keep writing fun for kids. Creative writing ideas, would you rather, and favorite

Get your students excited about writing with these fun prompts! This packet includes 24 journal writing prompts plus black/white versions. The prompts are easy to prep - just print, cut, and glue! They’re also sized to fit perfectly in a primary journal or a regular composition notebook. For grades K-2.

Use these 35 fun and easy first grade writing prompts +12 bonus ideas with your kids and help them improve their writing and reading skills!

Click here to get a FREE Printable Kids Writing Journal with 20 Prompts easy to use & perfect for early elementary aged children.

Get your students in the habit of writing regularly with journal prompts. Our August prompts include topics for back to school, getting to know you, & more

Directed Drawing Directed drawing worksheets provide your students the opportunity to practice following directions, as well as build fine motor control, visual/spatial understanding, and of course….confidence! Directed drawing activities are always a HIT in the classroom, so we’ve combined this exciting art element with a writing exercise! If you have reluctant writers, this is a […]