1st Grade Creative Writing Resources

Kapow! Wham! Creative writing can be daunting for some kids, but it doesn't have to be! Help excite and inspire your reluctant writers with this fun comic book template.

In this worksheet, kindergarteners will read the funny story all about a dinosaur and draw pictures to represent what they have read.

Writers will practice crafting a story around setting with this open-ended writing prompt.

Use this paper template to create a miniature lantern with your own wishes for the coming year.

From nature hunts and rock painting to recycled art and poetry writing, these activities combine scientific exploration with arts and crafts projects.

Students answer key questions about their main character to develop details in this pre-writing worksheet.

The Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy is a great tool to help students identify and understand story elements. In this fun brainstorming activity, budding writers will use the format to start generating a story of their own!

This worksheet explains to kids what an acrostic poem is, and then challenges them to write an acrostic poem that describes each word provided.

What are you thankful for? Use this acrostic poem template to inspire your learners to reflect on the theme of gratitude.

Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.

Kids strengthen their pre-writing skills and learn about character development with this planning worksheet.

Characters are at the very center of any story, and learning how to create dynamic characters is essential for budding writers. Your students can use this handy organizer to plan rich character development in their creative writing.

An acrostic poem is one of the most easy and rewarding ways for younger children to write poetry. Fill in the blanks to spell out "family".

This worksheet will help your first grader generate ideas for writing.

Learners will write an original song for planet Earth in this fun songwriting prompt.

Use this handy worksheet to help your students (and you!) keep track of their writing goals. Refer to the goals during writing workshop conferences, and be sure to have students add to them and revise them as needed.

This fun acrostic poem for kids reviews simple sight words about the one place they're most familiar with besides home...school!

Acrostic poems are a fun, easy introduction to poetry. Learn about what makes a good acrostic poem and try writing one about school!

All we know is that this courageous knight in shining armor is protecting this beautiful princess, and it's up to your scribe to finish the story!

Try your hand at an acrostic fall poem, a popular writing activity for kids.

Children will write a story about Sheep and friends' fun night out together in this creative writing prompt.

F is for fantastic father! Celebrate dear ol' dad with this Father's Day acrostic poem, a sweet and thoughtful Father's Day present that beats a necktie.

Celebrate Easter by trying your hand at acrostic poetry!

Learners will sharpen their creative writing skills as they brainstorm hilarious titles of their own using this worksheet.

Don’t be scared of writing! Tell a story about a scarecrow in this fun autumnal activity!

Draw, name, and write about your very own snowman in this cheerful activity!

Scoot into storytelling fun with this adorable narrative-writing adventure for kindergarten and first-grade students!