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December 2nd Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December is National Write to a Friend Month. Students write a letter to a friend living anywhere.
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November 28th Writing Prompt
In 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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November 26th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt activity, students reflect on Thanksgiving Day. Students describe what the first Thanksgiving might have been like for the Native American and Pilgrims.
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December 1st Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man. Students write about the bravest thing they have ever done.
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December 30th Writing Prompt
For 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 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 26th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners learn about Kwanza as they use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the festival and summarize them in their own words.
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September 10th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, 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...
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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 learning exercise, 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 21st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 23rd is National Junk Food Day and respond to 2 questions regarding junk food.
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July 28th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners 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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July 24th Writing Prompt
In 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 activity, 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, students 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
For 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 instructional activity, 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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Iditarod: March 7th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that March 7th is the start of the Iditarod race in Alaska. Students use classroom resources to learn five facts about the race and then summarize the information.
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Roberto Clemente: August 18, 1934
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date August 18, 1934 as the birthday of baseball player Roberto Clemente. Students then answer the prompt: 'Baseball is considered America's pastime. When you are outside of school,...
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Random Acts of Kindness Day: February 17th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 17th as "Random Acts of Kindness Day." Students then make a list of 5-10 acts of kindness they can perform over the next week or month for other people.
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The Boy Scouts: February 8, 1910
In this writing prompts worksheet, students learn the date February 8, 1910 as the day the Boy Scouts organization was founded. Students then write about the clubs or organizations they belong to and some of the things they learned in...
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Beginning Question Response: Your Favorite Sport
In this writing prompt worksheet, students are asked about their favorite sport. Students write a short paragraph stating reasons and examples to support their answer.