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".

We all know the classic fairy tale, and now you have a chance to put your own spin on the story of Cinderella! Your kids can let their imaginations take flight as they add their own plot twists and illustrations to the beloved story.

Here's a great activity to get your second grader's mind going and creativity in action! He'll write a story to go with the picture and even get to color too.

In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.

A strong ending is a key part of creative writing! Have your second graders flex their fiction comprehension muscles with this activity. Students will consider problem, solution, characters, and detail as they answer questions after reading a short story.

A good introduction draws a reader into the story and makes them want to learn more. Help your second graders hook their readers as they practice writing strong introductions using this helpful worksheet.

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

Children practice conceptualizing a million in this creative writing exercise.

What if Peter Pan and Alice of "Alice in Wonderland" met? Your child gets to decide what happens next and write a story based on this fun coloring page scene!

Create some Halloween poetry with this acrostic poem-writing worksheet!

What story can your second grader come up with for this winter scene? They also get some coloring time to go along with the story they write.

What if you had $1,000, but you couldn't spend it on yourself? Flex your creativity and goodwill thinking with this writing prompt.

Children will enjoy reflecting on a few of their favorite people with this fun drawing and writing prompt.

It's time to put on your creative writing caps! Your students will enjoy writing their own endings to this unfinished story!

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!

Children are invited to plan their ideal Thanksgiving in this creative writing exercise.

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

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

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

Your students will read a story about an unusual Thanksgiving Day and retell it from another character’s point of view.

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.

Follow Chuck on vacation by looking at the pictures he took! What is he doing in each picture? Use your imagination and creativity to write captions for each.

Have some fun with haiku! Practice syllable counting and creative writing by coming up with funny haiku poems for April Fools' Day.

Find out if you've got a little haiku master on your hands with our haiku worksheet. A simple poetry form, a haiku is perfect for beginning writers.

Dive into creative writing with this visual story prompt.

Use this creative writing exercise with your students to tell a story from another character’s point of view.

Use this Thanksgiving-inspired exercise to get your students’ creative juices flowing.

Get ready for the next big snowstorm with a plan to stay cozy, safe, and happy!

Give your students practice bringing their stories to life as they write realistic fiction!

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