Possible writing activity: Students can make up their own short “letter stories,” where their favorite letter has an adventure, and they also use repeating words or sounds.

Possible writing activity: Students can write their own “ride story,” where they describe things they may see out the window of a bus, car, or train, while also using sensory details.

Possible writing activity: Students brainstorm someone who inspires them (a family member, hero, or teacher). Then they would write a short poem using repetition like “This is for the…” and draw a picture to match.

Possible writing activity: Students create their own personal class version (“Classmate, classmate, what do you see?”) and then possibly illustrate it.

Possible writing activity: Students write and illustrate their own animal “hungry ___” story with a simple sequence like the cook (example could be “The Very Hungry Puppy”).

Possible writing activity: Students write their own silly “Don’t Let the Pigeon…” page, using both persuasive words and pictures.

Possible writing activity: Students can write about a time they felt different and how they chose to handle it.

Possible writing activity: Students write a fun “case of ___” story about themselves (example might be “A Case of Giggles”), while practicing creative description.

Possible writing activity: Students write their own “magic object” story that solves a problem, while being sure to use sequencing words.

Possible writing activity: Students write about a time they had the chance to show kindness (or didn’t) and how it felt to them.

Possible writing activity:
Students could write about something they wanted but couldn’t have. They describe what it was, how they felt, and what they learned. I would encourage them to use complete sentences and transition words like “first,” “then,” and “finally.”

Possible writing activity:
Students will write a short piece called “My ___ish Drawing.” Then they'll describe what they made and what it represents, focusing on creative word choice rather than neatness.

Possible writing activity:
Students write a short “How I Made Something” story about a craft or toy. They would then explain the steps, including one problem and how they fixed it, then draw their “magnificent thing.”

Possible writing activity:
Students write about something they can’t do “yet” but want to learn. They write 4 or 5 sentences describing their goal, steps to improve, and then what it’ll feel like when they achieve it.

Possible writing activity:
Students write about their favorite type of weather. They use sensory words (see, hear, feel, smell) to describe it, and end by saying how it makes them feel.

Possible writing activity:
Students write about a food or tradition that’s special to their family. They describe what it looks like, smells like, and why it matters. Then we can make and add pictures or drawings for a class “Traditions Book.”