One of the best ways to prepare for writing is by examining another author’s work. In this activity, students look closely at a nonfiction text and answer questions about what they find in preparation for writing their own.

Get to know your class at the beginning of the school year with this engaging worksheet for first and second graders!

Help your child improve his skills with sentence building with this printable worksheet.

Reflect on the possibilities of a new year with this kindergarten and first-grade worksheet!

Give your child practice with his writing skills with this printable worksheet that asks your child to describe what he likes to do at the beach.

Blast off into the new year with this fun get-to-know-you worksheet for first and second graders!

Plan the best birthday celebration with this first- and second-grade writing worksheet!

Help your child improve his writing skills with this printable worksheet that asks him to describe what he likes to do at school.

Give your child practice with his writing skills with this printable writing worksheet that prompts your child to write about rainbows.

Review and record the elements of a story in this first- and second-grade worksheet!

Here's a fun way to get your first grader writing stories; this one's about a mouse, cat, and cheese!

Take a moment to reflect on your day with this thoughtful first- and second-grade worksheet!

Scoot into storytelling fun with this adorable narrative-writing adventure for kindergarten and first-grade students!

Describe a wintertime adventure with this first- and second-grade letter-writing worksheet! 

Get ready to revise! Something as simple as adding details can really breathe life into boring sentences! Help students improve their writing as they use details to bring simple sentences to life.

Reflect on a time you were kind to someone with this thoughtful first- and second-grade writing worksheet!

In first grade, kids will begin to reflect on and write about what they are reading. This worksheet will help them to practice.

Ready, set, goal with this exciting “All About Me” worksheet!

Help students get ready to write personal narratives by selecting interesting topics to write about. Through this activity, students will brainstorm about past adventures they've had and then choose one moment to focus their narratives on.

Help students get ready to write personal narratives by brainstorming interesting topics to write about. Through this activity, students will generate ideas about big events they've experienced and then pick one to focus their narratives on.

Children are introduced to the life-changing practice of expressing gratitude with this sweet mini-book.

Help students get ready to write personal narratives by brainstorming interesting topics to write about. Through this activity, students will consider past birthdays to see if they can come up with a small moment to focus their narratives on.

Introduce friendly letter writing to first and second graders with this labeling worksheet!

Geared toward children from preschool through first grade, this worksheet is a great way to introduce young students to opinion writing, as well as the importance of standing up for what they believe in.

"The witch was on her broom with her..." Where will your child take the story from here? This Halloween story starter is a great way to get your first grader's wheels turning and creative juices flowing.

Shoot for the stars with a story that's out of this world! This worksheet invites kindergarten and first-grade students to craft a creative mini-story using a given character, setting, and event.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fun opinion writing worksheet for first and second graders!

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

Wish someone a happy birthday with this friendly letter template for first and second graders!

What turned Louie's frown upside-down? This cute story starter gets your first grader writing a turtle tale.