2nd and 3rd Grade Creative Writing Worksheets

From nature hunts and rock painting to recycled art and poetry writing, these activities combine scientific exploration with arts and crafts projects.

Sparks students' creative thinking with this Earth Day-themed reflective writing prompt.

Kapow! Wham! Creative writing can be daunting for some kids, but it doesn't have to be! Help excite and inspire your reluctant writers with this fun comic book template.

Inspire creative thinking this Earth Day with a nature-themed reflective writing prompt.

In this summer writing prompt worksheet, children will describe their dream summer vacation.

Take the intimidation out of narrative writing with this exciting alternative! Budding writers and artists alike will love the chance to get creative with this comic book template.

Looking for an alternative activity to ignite the imaginations of your reluctant writers? Use this fun comic book template to introduce creative writing to your students. Novice writers and artists alike will delight in the chance to create their own comi

This simple acrostic template for Earth Day makes it easy for kids of all abilities to pen a poem about the planet.

Learners will write an original song for planet Earth in this fun songwriting prompt.

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

Children practice conceptualizing a million in this creative writing exercise.

Readers will reinforce their understanding of key narrative features in this writing exercise.

This worksheet is a lovely introduction to cinquains and poetic forms.

Practice gratitude through poetry with this acrostic poem worksheet!

What if you had $1,000, but you couldn't spend it on yourself? Flex your creativity and goodwill thinking with this writing prompt.

The Analyzing a Poem graphic organizer supports students with specific questions to help them understand a poem.

In this worksheet, learners come to better understand the different kinds of narratives, and how they are similar and different, by creating a map of narrative genres.

Find out if you've got a little haiku master on your hands with our haiku worksheet. A simple poetry form, a haiku is perfect for beginning writers.

The silverback gorilla is a special animal. This magnificent male is part of an endangered species. Complete this sheet to learn all about this gentle giant.

If your child likes to rhyme, have him try this fun style by using the format of poet Edward Lear.

Our limerick worksheet is sure to tickle your kid's funny bone! This limerick exercise teaches them how to write a limerick.

Super powers and saving the world will make any child want to write! Your third grader will learn about adding supporting details to their main idea.

Dive into creative writing with this visual story prompt.

In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.

Take a stab at haiku poetry with this free-form haiku writing worksheet. All you need is imagination and a pen!

Hold on to your extra eyes and slimy green ooze -- this isn't your average creative writing prompt!

What if you could make up your own animal species? Your child will have fun as she uses her imagination to hone her writing skills.

Use these 24 cards for daily writing exercises, or hand them out to encourage variety in writing!

Children will go on a nature walk and observe their surroundings, then write a letter to nature, in this two-page mindfulness worksheet.

Imagine if you could travel anywhere in the world! Where would you go? Take a trip around the globe with this travel writing prompt.