Kindergarten - 2nd 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.

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

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.

This worksheet explains to kids what an acrostic poem is, and then challenges them to write an acrostic poem that describes each word provided.

Writers will practice crafting a story around setting with this open-ended writing prompt.

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

We all know the classic fairy tale, and now you have a chance to put your own spin on the story of Cinderella! Your kids can let their imaginations take flight as they add their own plot twists and illustrations to the beloved story.

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.

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.

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

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

Use words from street signs and billboards to create poetry. Pick four words, use one word per line in a four-line poem. Don't be afraid to get creative!

The Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy is a great tool to help students identify and understand story elements. In this fun brainstorming activity, budding writers will use the format to start generating a story of their own!

An acrostic poem is one of the most easy and rewarding ways for younger children to write poetry. Fill in the blanks to spell out "family".

Students answer key questions about their main character to develop details in this pre-writing worksheet.

A strong ending is a key part of creative writing! Have your second graders flex their fiction comprehension muscles with this activity. Students will consider problem, solution, characters, and detail as they answer questions after reading a short story.

Children add more transition words to their sequencing arsenal in this word-sorting worksheet.

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.

Celebrate Easter by trying your hand at acrostic poetry!

Children will enjoy reflecting on a few of their favorite people with this fun drawing and writing prompt.

This poetry worksheet is sure to get your child's creative juices flowing! Students will seek to write their own limerick by filling in blank spaces for nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Then they'll add an illustration to complete their poem!

You've never created a haiku like this before! Write a haiku and then draw a picture that brings your words to life.

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

Acrostic poems are a fun, easy introduction to poetry. Learn about what makes a good acrostic poem and try writing one about school!

Help your preschoolers learn about storytelling using common sight words.

It's time to put on your creative writing caps! Your students will enjoy writing their own endings to this unfinished story!

Characters are at the very center of any story, and learning how to create dynamic characters is essential for budding writers. Your students can use this handy organizer to plan rich character development in their creative writing.

Kids strengthen their pre-writing skills and learn about character development with this planning worksheet.

Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.