Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Who are the Key Characters?

The first half of Dotty's story is here, but the second half is missing! Can your child come up with her own ending to complete the page?

Use this graphic organizer with your students to re-imagine story dialogue with characters from another story.

Learners hone their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about Valentine's Day candy consumption!

This Father's Day, encourage your child to get to know dad a little better by writing a brief biography.

Hey, what's Kraken? Kraken are mythical sea creatures with terrifying tentacles. Tell your young writer to come up with a story for Captain Kraken.

Invite students to practice their argumentative writing skills with this leap year-inspired writing prompt!

Budding writers can find their inner zen and build creative writing skills by practicing some haiku poetry.

Make taking notes fun by having your students use this handy organizer to collect their thoughts while learning about predators and prey. Students will note what they learn, questions they have, and new or interesting vocabulary words they hear.

Allow your child to dream about what goes on high over her head with this story starter worksheet that encourages your child to think about life in space.

Assess your students’ proficiency in genre writing!

Does your little one need a gift for Dad this Father's Day? Look further than this cute lesson in letter-writing!

This worksheet offers useful practice for students learning about this figurative language device.

Invite students to think creatively—and eco-consciously!—this Earth Day with this writing prompt.

Help your young writer prepare to write procedural books by filling out this planner. Considering each step of a process sets students up for success when writing how-to books.

Do fish drive around from place to place? Have a fun storytelling adventure with your child and create an imaginative story to go with this picture.

Challenge your students to refine their thinking and explanations!

What's going on here? The knight is being attacked by a fire-breathing horse! Get out those crayons and give some color to this wacky scene.

Everyone has ideas about what they'd do if they could go back in time. See what your kid's ideas are and give her some creative writing practice in the process!

What would you get Hedgehog for his birthday? Enjoy a fun story starter with your budding author, a great way for her to exercise her creativity.

Children reflect on the significance of this holiday with this thoughtful writing prompt.

Is spilling salt really bad luck? Read about the origins of this food superstition; it may not be as odd as you think!

Let your first grader brag a bit about his best skills and enjoyable, after-school activities.

Practice letter-writing basics with this cut-out Mother's Day card template!

Second graders will hone their creative writing skills to come up with fabulous titles of their very own using this fun worksheet! Students will answer questions to help them hone in on the perfect title for their story.

Children will enjoy dreaming up their dream Valentine's Day gift in this simple drawing and writing prompt.

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.

Is your child "stuck" without a good story starter? Behold the Awful Epoxy, a sticky super villain.

Imagine you are a reporter in the midst of a zombie outbreak! Bring some spookiness to your child's daily writing journal with this fun prompt.