Elementary Writing Fun: Seasonal Writing Prompts
π In this weekly class, learners will use engaging story starters and writing prompts related to each month's theme to write stories, explanations and journal entries, fostering creativity and improving writing skills in a fun setting!
Stone Bridges Academy
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(583)
Popular
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
Students may submit their work to the teacher for feedback and review so they can practice revising their first draft.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Learners will practice their creative writing and journal writing skills in this ongoing, weekly club. Learners will practice different forms of writing each week - descriptive writing, expository writing, persuasive writing, narrative writing, short stories, detailed explanations, thoughtful journal entries, newspaper articles, and more! This class focuses on fostering creativity and improving writing skills, while also teaching proper capitalization, usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling. At the beginning of each class, the teacher will provide engaging story starters and writing prompts related to the current month's theme. π Writing prompts and story starters are cycled through on a weekly basis, and more are added to the cycle as necessary. Because the ongoing class content does not build, learners may enroll and withdraw at any time. Examples of prompts are below for each month. βοΈ January βΆοΈIf I built a snowman, it would have... βΆοΈMy New Year's resolution is... βΆοΈThe polar bear walked across the ice and saw... β€οΈ February βΆοΈIf I could talk to groundhogs, I would ask... βΆοΈThe best way to show someone you care is... βΆοΈWhile searching for a Valentine's gift, I stumbled upon a hidden, enchanted garden... π March βΆοΈI think rain is important because... βΆοΈIf I found a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, I would... βΆοΈOn the first day of spring, I discovered something magical in my backyard! βοΈ April βΆοΈThe best part of a rainy day is... βΆοΈIf I could go on a spring adventure, it would be... βΆοΈOn April's Fools Day, Sally played the best pranks... π· May βΆοΈI was helping in the garden when something buried in the dirt caught my eye... βΆοΈOn Mother's Day, I want to... βΆοΈIf I were a butterfly, I would... π June βΆοΈMy favorite summer activity is... βΆοΈThe best part of summer is... βΆοΈOn a sunny afternoon, I met a talking turtle... π¦ July βΆοΈMy favorite ice cream flavor is... βΆοΈIf I could plan a summer vacation, I would go to... βΆοΈOn a warm summer night, I spotted something strange... π August βΆοΈThe beach is fun because... βΆοΈMy favorite summer game is... βΆοΈI was exploring the beach when I found a treasure map hidden in the sand... π September βΆοΈOn the first day of school, I felt... βΆοΈMy favorite fall activity is... βΆοΈI'll never forget the day that a scarecrow asked me to help him solve a mystery... π October βΆοΈIf I could carve a pumpkin, it would look like... βΆοΈOn a spooky night... βΆοΈI was walking past an old creepy house when suddenly... π¦ November βΆοΈI am thankful for... βΆοΈIf I could make a turkey disguise, it would look like... βΆοΈMy family was watching the Thanksgiving football game when something funny happened... βοΈ December βΆοΈIf I could build a gingerbread house, it would look like... βΆοΈMy favorite holiday in December is... βΆοΈJack and his grandmother have some of the best holiday traditions.... βοΈ Writing expectations will be adjusted per learner, accounting for age and ability. π‘ Open discussion on each topic is welcome. π Learners who would like to share their writing are welcome to do so at the end of class. This is not mandatory. Students who choose to share their writing can receive constructive feedback on their work from the teachers and peers, then edit/revise as necessary. Students may also submit their work to the teacher for feedback and review so they can practice revising their first draft. π Students should come to class with a notebook or paper and pencil. π The writing prompts given in the class will be secular and seasonal in nature. However, a student may of course choose to write about any holidays, religious or cultural celebrations in his/her/their personal writing. πFor English Second Language Learners (ESL): This class is ESL-friendly. This class is great writing practice for English learners.
Learning Goals
1. Enhance Creative Writing Skills: Students will develop their ability to create imaginative and original stories.2. Improve Sentence Structure: Students will learn to write complete and varied sentences.
Other Details
Learning Needs
We have experience working with learners of all abilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ASD and more. Learners of all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to join us in class. Please contact us for more information.
Parental Guidance
The class materials and writing prompts will be screen shared on the teacher's screen only. Students should bring a notebook/paper and pencil to class every week.
The writing prompts given in the class will be secular and seasonal in nature. However, a student may of course choose to write about any holidays, religious or cultural celebrations in his/her/their writing.
Supply List
Notebook/paper and pencil.
Joined July, 2022
4.9
583reviews
Popular
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Master's Degree in Education from University of St Josephβs
Master's Degree in History from SUNY-Albany
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Dance from Oklahoma City University
Bachelor's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from ECSU
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Connecticut
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY-Albany
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Buffalo State College
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Education from Fort Hayes State University
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Westervelt Business College - Completed with Honors
This curriculum was developed by and used with the permission from Ms. Ashley, an SBA teacher. Ms. Ashley graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelorβs degree, majoring in both education and mathematics. Later, she went on to also earn a TESOL teacherβs certificate. She has taught over 10,000+ virtual classes in all subjects over several years on different platforms. She has 18+ years of tutoring/teaching experience, both virtual and in-person, as well as 16 years+ of experience as a volunteer teacher, tutor, and coach in schools and classrooms. In addition to teaching, Ms. Ashley is part of curriculum development and review team for an online ELA and math teaching/tutoring company, where she also serves as a Learning Partner and Academic Advisor for incoming students. Other related experience includes ELA and math tutoring the University of Connecticut Student Center, substitute teaching in the public school system and working for five years as a Financial Controller of a litigation support firm with offices across the United States. Ms. Ashley truly values each and every student, and she hopes to help them to find a love of learning.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-6 learners per class
