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November 28th Writing Prompt
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that is Good Nutrition Month. Students create a plan for eating healthier through November and December.
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December 30th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students prepare for the new year. Students record their New Year's Resolutions as they set goals for the coming year.
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December 25th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students reflect on Christmas Day as they describe the best gift they have given to someone else.
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December 31st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on the past year as they write about things that happened to them over the course of the past year.
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December 28th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the state of Iowa and summarize them in their own words.
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September 10th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that British Scientist Alec John Jeffreys was born on September 10, 1984. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about his discovery of the DNA "fingerprint" and...
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September 11th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students honor those who lost their lives in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 as they make a list of everything they are thankful for in their lives.
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September 16th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that September 16th is Independence Day in Mexico and they use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the country and summarize them in their own words.
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September 12th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Olympian Jesse Owens was born on September 12, 1913. Students answer the question, "If you could invent a new Olympic event, what would it be and why?"
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September 13th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that September 13th is Positive Thinking Day and create a top 10 list of ways students can remain positive when things get tough.
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July 23rd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that author and illustrator Robert Quackenbush was born on July 23rd. Students respond to the question, "When you grow up, would you like to be an author and/or illustrator?"
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July 28th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 28th is the anniversary of the first fingerprint being taken. Students write a story and use ink and their fingers to illustrate the story.
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September Writing Prompt
In this September writing prompt worksheet, students learn that September is National Honey Month and write about the production of honey.
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July 24th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 24th is Amelia Earhart Day. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the Earhart and summarize them in their own words.
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July 25th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July is National Recreation Month. Students look up the recreation in the dictionary and then describe their favorite recreational activity.
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October 25th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881. Students draw a picture of their favorite place and then write a paragraph describing the place.
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October 31st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Juliette Gordan Low, the woman who started Girl Scouting in the United States, was born on October 31, 1860. Students explain why it is important that kids help others.
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October 28th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Students explain why the statue is such a great American symbol.
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February 14 Writing Prompts
In this writing prompt worksheet, students consider the history of Valentine's Day and write a love letter to someone in their family that lets them know how much they mean to the students.
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George Washington: February 22, 1732
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 22, 1732 as President George Washington's birthday. Students then answer the following prompt: 'What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages to being our...
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Pancakes: March 25
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date March 25 as the day pancakes were first made. Students then answer the prompt: 'Many would consider pancakes to be their favorite breakfast food. Would you? What is your favorite...
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Secret Pal Day: January 11
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn January 11 is Secret Pal Day. Students then select someone in their classroom or school. Students then write a short letter to that person telling why they like them. Students don't sign...
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U.S. Supreme Court: February 1, 1790
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 1, 1790 as the first meeting of the United States Supreme Court. Students then answer the following prompt: What type of person do you think it takes to be a member of...
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Creative Writing Prompt - If I Was a Squirrel…
In this creative writing worksheet, students write an essay based on the prompt, "If I was a squirrel, I think my favorite season would be Fall, because." They write the story on the lines under the prompt.