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first grade creative writing for grade 1

first grade creative writing for grade 1

100 Awesome Writing Prompts for First Grade

Need a few writing prompts for first grade? If so, I’ve got a huge list of 100 writing prompt ideas to get your little ones excited about writing.

Not only have I compiling this list for you, but for me as well. My first grader is doing a little writing practice everyday and I was struggling to keep up with new writing prompts on the fly.

Because of this, I’ve made a list that I can easily access everyday. And of course, I have to share it with you, in hopes that it will help another fellow mama out as well!

Before we dive into the list, let me remind you to stick around to the end and get your free printable writing prompts for first grade.

To organize the 1st grade writing prompts I’ve broken them up into the following categories:

Writing prompt categories for first graders:

  • Events/Places
  • Imagination

Let’s get started!

first grade creative writing for grade 1

Food-related writing prompts:

  • What did you have for dinner last night?
  • If you could make a meal, what would it be?
  • Would you rather have carrots or candy? Why?
  • Describe the taste and feel of ice cream.
  • What do you like about mealtimes at your house?
  • What is your opinion about coffee?
  • What did you have for breakfast this morning?
  • How do you peel a banana?
  • What is one thing you need to be careful with in the kitchen?
  • Write about the weirdest food that you have ever eaten.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

Animal writing prompts for first graders:

  • Describe a dog.
  • Would you rather have a dog or a cat? Why?
  • If you could have any pet, what would it be? And why?
  • Write about a scary animal.
  • What is your opinion about snakes?
  • What animals have you seen this week?
  • How do you give a dog a bath?
  • What is one way you can help take care of your pet?
  • What do you love about animals?
  • What do you love about your pet?

Writing prompts about places and events:

  • Share a fun memory about a trip to the zoo.
  • Would you rather go to a birthday party or go to the movies? Why?
  • Describe the best place in your town.
  • Tell about the best vacation you’ve ever been on.
  • What is your opinion about museums?
  • Write about something that happened this week.
  • What do you like about the library?
  • What is an event that you are looking forward to?
  • Write about your favorite place in the world.
  • How do you feel about traveling?

Writing prompts about feelings for first graders:

  • What things make you happy?
  • Tell about a time when you felt scared.
  • I feel upset when…
  • Tell about a time that you felt loved.
  • What is your opinion about crying?
  • What does it mean to forgive someone?
  • How does kindness make you feel?
  • What does it feel like to be bored?
  • Tell about a time when you had to be brave.
  • Where do you feel safest? and why?

Writing prompts about imagination:

  • What would you do with a million dollars?
  • Describe an imaginary land far way.
  • What superpower would you like to have? And why?
  • What would you do if you could fly?
  • If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be?
  • What would you do if your pets started talking?
  • What is the first thing you would do if you became queen/king?
  • Describe your imaginary friend.
  • If a genie gave you three wishes, what would they be?
  • How do you like to use your imagination?

Writing prompts about favorites:

  • What are your favorite foods?
  • What is your favorite color? And why?
  • Describe your favorite toy.
  • Tell about your favorite book.
  • What is your mom’s favorite thing to do?
  • What is your favorite song? And why?
  • What is your favorite holiday? And why?
  • Write about your favorite thing to do.
  • What is your favorite place? And why?
  • Describe your favorite dessert.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

Writing prompts about family:

  • What do you enjoy about your siblings?
  • In what ways do your parents take care of you?
  • What is something that makes your whole family laugh?
  • Describe your family.
  • What do you like about your family?
  • In what ways do you help your family?
  • Tell about your favorite family memory.
  • How do you show love to your family?
  • Tell about one of your family traditions.
  • What does you family like to do on the weekends?

First grade writing prompts about friends:

  • Who is your best friend and why?
  • What do you like to do with your friends?
  • What makes a good friend?
  • Describe a fun day with your friend.
  • How do you make a new friend?
  • Share a time when you felt like you didn’t have any friends.
  • Tell about a time you were friendly so someone new.
  • How do you show kindness to your friends?
  • Write about a favorite memory with a friend?
  • What should you do if you and your friend have a disagreement?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

Writing prompts about learning:

  • Write about something you can do really well.
  • Write about something new you would like to learn about.
  • How do you learn something new?
  • Describe a time that you felt frustrated while learning something new.
  • In what ways is learning fun?
  • If you could read a book about anything, what would it be?
  • What do you want to be when you grow up?
  • What is your favorite subject? And why?
  • What is the hardest thing you’ve had to learn?
  • If you could write a book, what would it be about?

Writing prompts about holidays for first graders:

  • What does your family do for Christmas?
  • Describe your birthday month.
  • What do you like to do on your birthday?
  • What was your favorite gift that you ever received?
  • What are your thoughts on gift-giving?
  • In what ways do you like to celebrate holidays?
  • If you could invent a holiday, what would it be?
  • Share your favorite birthday memory.
  • What makes holidays special?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

How to Use the Writing Prompt List for First Graders

I want it keep writing simple and fun for my first grader. I want her to experience the joy and satisfaction she can achieve when she combines her skills of writing with communication and imagination.

With that in mind, I give her a prompt from our list and ask her to write 2-3 sentences. When she’s done, we look it over together and celebrate her writing.

Should you correct your first grader’s writing?

There are differing opinions about this, but I think that a little (gentle and kind) instruction along with a healthy helping of praise for their effort and hard work, after each time, can go along way.

With that being said, I usually pick one thing we can correct and work on for next time and then stick with that one thing until she is able to incorporate it into her writing without being reminded.

Some writing tips you can focus on might be:

  • Capital letters at the beginning of a sentence
  • Always capitalize the letter I if it stands alone
  • Punctuation at the end of a sentence
  • Capitalize proper nouns

first grade creative writing for grade 1

Free Printable Writing Prompts for First Graders

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Writing Prompts Q & A

1. what is a writing prompt.

What is a writing prompt? It is a prompt (or idea) composed of a question or issue that gives the student a starting point for writing.

2. What age should you start creative writing?

First grade is usually a great age to start creative writing because they have the basic skills need to write sentences.

3. Where can I find writing prompts for kids?

You can find writing prompts for kids here in this post, online, or come up with some your own.

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First graders have lots of big ideas and opinions, but they are still learning how to put letters and words together in order to communicate in writing. Help spark their imaginations and get them writing with these 25 first grade writing prompts.

The following writing prompts are designed to spark your first grader’s imaginations and get them writing! And they are perfect for in-person or virtual learning.

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1. After school I love to_______.

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2. I’m proud of myself when_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

3. To be a friend you must_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

4. One of the fun things my family likes to do together is _____. 

first grade creative writing for grade 1

5. Would you rather fly like a bird or swim like a shark? Why?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

6. If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?

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7. What would you put in a treasure chest?

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8. This is how you make a sandwich.

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9. If I were as tiny as an ant, I would ______.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

10. My favorite color is ____ because_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

11. I’m excited to learn about _____. 

first grade creative writing for grade 1

12. Who is the funniest person you know?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

13. If I could fly, I would go_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

14. My favorite thing to do on the playground is_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

15. I’m really good at_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

16. Listening is really important because_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

17. When a friend is sad how can you help them feel better?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

18. List five things you know about bugs.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

19. What is your favorite sport? Why?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

20. I like to read books about_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

21. My favorite art activity is_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

22. One thing I find very interesting is_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

23. I am different because_____.

first grade creative writing for grade 1

24. When I am by myself I like to_____.

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25. What are three things you do before you go to bed at night?

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51 1st Grade Writing Prompts: Preferences, Imaginative Scenarios, Activities, And Hobbies

December 13, 2023 //  by  Sean Kivi

First grade is a super exciting time for your kiddies, which makes it the perfect time to develop their love of writing! Your students are becoming opinionated and want to share their ideas, and it’s your job to teach them how to do this confidently in their writing. These 51 silly and lighthearted writing prompts are perfect to get their imaginations going and make them excited to put pencil to paper! Have a look and see which ones will inspire even your most reluctant writers to get stuck in.

Preferences and Favorites

1. What do you want to see at Disneyland?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

2. What kind of candy do you like to eat?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

3. What is your favorite toy, and why?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

4. Do you like to drink soda? Why or why not?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

5. What is your favorite dessert?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

6. What is your favorite animal?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

7. What is your perfect pet?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

8. How did the yuckiest food you ever ate taste?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

9. Do you think skydiving is fun?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

10. What do you like the most about school?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

11. What is your favorite cafeteria food?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

12. What is your favorite vegetable?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

13. Do you prefer spiders or snakes as pets? Why?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

14. Do you like the movie “Frozen”? Why, or why not?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

15. How do you feel when you eat your favorite food?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

16. If you can only eat one food for the rest of you, what do you pick?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

17. What is your perfect breakfast?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

Imaginative Scenarios

18. Would you like to be an animal for a day? If so, which one?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

19. What would you do if you were president for a day?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

20. What would you do if there were a dinosaur in your backyard?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

21. Your dog eats your homework. What will you tell the teacher?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

22. If you could talk to animals, what would you say?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

23. Is a dragon a good pet?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

24. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

25. Is a mermaid a good pet?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

26. Is it better to be too big or too small?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

27. What is your dream vacation, and why?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

28. Would you eat a fly? Why or why not?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

29. Which is better? Hands for feet, or feet for hands?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

30. Do you think that aliens are real?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

31. Do you want to fly to outer space in a rocket? Why?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

32. What would you do if you saw a mammoth?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

33. Your mom buys a pet hippo. How do you feel and why?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

34. Is it better to run like a lion or fly like an eagle?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

35. If you could be any cartoon character, who would you be and why?

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36. Would it be better to have square-shaped eyes or triangle-shaped feet?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

37. Would you want to breathe through your ears or smell through your mouth? Why?

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38. Would you like to have two tongues? Why or why not?

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39. What would you do if you woke up and you couldn’t talk?

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40. What would you do if you woke up and couldn’t hear?

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41. Do you think it’s better to live in the North Pole or the Sahara desert? Why?

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Activities, Routines, and Hobbies

42. How do astronauts poop in space?

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43. How do you brush your teeth?

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44. What is a secret hobby that you have?

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45. What do you like to do at the beach?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

46. What is your favorite sport to play after school?

first grade creative writing for grade 1

47. What kind of person is your best friend?

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48. What is the happiest thing you remember and why?

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49. Do you think your bedtime is at a good time? Why or why not?

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50. What would happen at your perfect birthday party?

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51. What do you do when you get ready for bed?

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50 Exclusive First Grade Writing Prompts that are Printable for Free

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  • February 21, 2024

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Why use first grade writing prompts, first grade journal writing samples, interesting 1st grade writing prompts, creative writing topics for grade 1, tips for using writing prompts, recommendations.

First-grade writing prompts can spark a world of imagination in young minds, paving the way for creativity to flourish. By providing simple first grade journal writing samples, children can explore new ideas and express their thoughts through words.

These prompts not only encourage writing skills but also help in developing critical thinking and communication abilities from a young age.

From imagining fantastical adventures to describing their favorite animals, first-grade writing prompts offer a glimpse into the colorful minds of children.

Through these exercises, kids can learn to structure sentences, use vocabulary creatively, and bring their ideas to life on paper. This early exposure to writing prompts sets the foundation for confident and expressive writers in the future as they grow and develop their storytelling skills with each prompt they engage with.

In this article, we will take you through 50 exclusive first grade writing prompts that are printable for free. Carefully read through!

Writing prompts for the first grade can develop young minds into imaginative thinkers. Children are encouraged to use their imaginations and communicate their thoughts entertainingly and engagingly by providing organized suggestions.

These writing exercises offer a basis for the early development of fundamental writing abilities like syntax, sentence construction, and narrative devices.

First Grade Writing Prompts are also a great way to help young students express themselves more confidently and freely.

Children develop their ability to express themselves clearly and feel a sense of achievement when they finish tasks as they interact with a variety of cues.

This develops their writing skills as well as a positive outlook on education and self-discovery. First Grade Writing Prompts are essentially stepping stones that help students develop a lifetime love of writing as they begin their scholastic path.

These journal writing samples are perfect for first-grade students:

  • Write about why you appreciate your favorite animal.
  • Tell me about a good time you had with your buddies in the park.
  • Consider being able to fly like a bird. To what place would you go?
  • Write a tale of a fantastical forest excursion.
  • If you came upon a treasure map, how would you proceed?
  • Tell us about your favorite book and the reasons you like it.
  • Write about an instance where you got someone’s help.
  • Which pet, if any, would you choose?
  • Tell us about the flavor of your favorite food.
  • Consider yourself a superhero. Which abilities would you possess?
  • Write a narrative using a talking animal.
  • What do you like to do the most while it’s raining outside?
  • Where would you travel to, if you could go anywhere in the world?
  • Give an account of a unique family custom.
  • Write about a moment when you were pleased with yourself.
  • Imagine being able to construct anything out of Legos. What would you construct?
  • Which activity do you enjoy doing most with your family?
  • Which invention, if you could make one, would you choose?
  • Write about a moment when you gained new knowledge.
  • Give the details of your ideal home.

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You can help 1st-grade kids learn to share their opinions with this concept by using 1st grade writing prompts like these.

  • Consider a day when you might possess any superpower. Which option would you pick?
  • Write a tale of a birthday celebration that is spectacular.
  • What aspect of education do you enjoy the most?
  • Which animal would you choose to embody for a day, if you could?
  • Give an example of a joke that makes you chuckle.
  • Write about a moment when you overcome a difficulty.
  • Assume you discover a hidden hallway within your home. To what end does it lead?
  • Which season is your favorite, and why?
  • When you grow up, what kind of job would you like to have?
  • Tell about a family day you spent at the beach.
  • Write a story about a time you bonded with a stranger.
  • Which holiday is your favorite, and how do you commemorate it?
  • Envision can travel to any planet inside the solar system. Which one would you pick?
  • What is your preferred outdoor pastime?
  • Which magical animal would you like to keep as a pet if you could?
  • Write a narrative using a talking toy.
  • Which activity do you enjoy doing most with your friends?
  • Consider being able to go back in time to any historical occasion. To what place would you go?
  • Tell about a moment when you were afraid and how you overcame it.
  • Write about a unique skill you possess.
  • What is your go-to pastime when you have free time?
  • Which superpower, if any, could you live with forever?
  • Tell of an instance when you assisted someone without being asked.
  • Write on an occasion when you felt thankful.
  • Consider being able to travel to any fictitious place from a book. Which one would you pick?
  • Which aspect of nature is your favorite?
  • Which animal would you like to be your friend, if you could have any?
  • Write a tale of a fantastical voyage to a distant place.
  • Which family memory is your favorite?
  • Consider being able to have any wish come true. What do you hope to achieve?

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Here are some ideas for first-grade creative writing projects:

  • My Favorite Animal: Describe your favorite animal and the reasons behind your preference.
  • A Good Day with Friends : Tell us about a good day you spent with your pals.
  • If I Could Fly: Envision being able to soar like a bird. To what place would you go?
  • Discovering a Treasure: If you came across a treasure map, how would you proceed?
  • My Favorite Book: Tell us about your pick of the books and why you like them.
  • Dream Pet: Which pet, if any, would you choose to have?
  • Favorite Food: Tell us about your favorite dish and its flavor.
  • Superman Me: Envision yourself as a superhero. Which abilities would you possess?
  • Fun Activities for Rainy Days: What is your go-to pastime on a soggy day?
  • Dream Trip: Where would you go if you could travel anywhere in the world?
  • Family custom: Give an account of a unique family custom.
  • Feeling Proud: Describe an occasion when you were pleased with yourself.
  • Family Time: Which activity do you enjoy doing most with your family?
  • Inventing Something: What would you invent, if you could?
  • Getting New Knowledge: Describe an instance in which you gained new knowledge.
  • Dream Home: Give an account of your ideal home.

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Writing prompts are best used when you know the hacks around them. Here are some of the sure tips to help you use writing prompts effectively:

Select Appropriate Prompts: Make sure the prompts you choose are in line with your student’s interests, skills, and learning goals. Take into account their age, grade level, and any particular subjects or themes you are teaching.

Offer Variety: To keep students interested and to take into account their various learning preferences and styles, provide a wide variety of prompts. Provide prompts that encourage introspection, creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression.

Promote Freewriting: Tell kids to write whatever comes to mind without first thinking about grammar, spelling, or punctuation. The emphasis should be on coming up with ideas and freely expressing thoughts.

Establish Clear Expectations: When using writing prompts, be sure to express your expectations in terms of length, format, and substance. To assist students in understanding what is expected of them, provide guidelines or rubrics.

Encourage Students to Reflect: As they go through each writing assignment, ask them to consider their writing process and experiences. Inquire about things like the lessons they took away, the difficulties they encountered, and potential writing improvements.

Establish a Supportive Environment: Encourage students to share their writing in a classroom setting that is both supportive and encouraging. To improve learning and engagement, promote peer review and teamwork.

Use Prompts Across Subjects: To strengthen learning and cross-curricular connections, incorporate writing prompts into a variety of subjects and disciplines. Writing exercises can be utilized to encourage interdisciplinary learning in language arts, science, social studies, and even math.

Make it Fun: Add comedy, inventiveness, and innovation to writing challenges to make them interesting and pleasurable. To motivate students and make writing more relevant and approachable, incorporate multimedia, images, and real-world examples.

Yes, these writing prompts are specifically designed for first grade students.

  – Yes, you can easily print these writing prompts for free from our website.

  – There are 50 exclusive first grade writing prompts available for you to choose from.

  – Yes, our writing prompts are carefully crafted to spark creativity and engagement in young writers.

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These unique first-grade writing prompts are an invaluable tool for teachers and parents who want to get their kids involved in imaginative and purposeful writing. These prompts are simple to utilize in the classroom or at home thanks to their printable format.

Students can enhance their language proficiency, cultivate their creativity, and gain self-assurance in articulating their ideas and opinions by integrating these prompts into their regular writing routines.

These writing prompts cover a broad spectrum of subjects to encourage young writers, from imaginative tales to introspective essays.

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Creative Writing Topics for First Grade

Creative Writing Topics for 1st Grade with Printables

First grade is a fun and exciting year for a student. It’s a big step up from Kindergarten. The first grade may be the first time a child is in school full day or taking the bus.

First grade is when students are expected to expand and improve on writing skills. Since writing is fairly new to first graders, they need support to get their thoughts and options written clearly and confidently.

Creative writing topics for 1st grade with printables

50 First-Grade Writing Prompts

first grade creative writing for grade 1

One entire year of weekly writing prompts that are simple and easy to print. 50 first-grade prompts that cover narrative, opinion, expository, and descriptive writing to get the ideas flowing!

First-Grade Journal Writing Prompts

In first grade, children begin to learn for the first time how to communicate their thoughts and ideas through writing. This often comes in the form of stories. However, telling a story off the top of their heads can be difficult for young children, so writing prompts provide a springboard to get the ideas flowing, making the writing process much easier and more fun. We all know that sometimes the hardest thing about writing a story is figuring out what to write about!

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First-Grade Story Starters

First-grade story starters need to be simple enough that any 6- or 7-year-old can finish the thought but not so simple that they merit a short answer. The idea is to get these youngsters to write several sentences at a time, using their imaginations and creativity to share what’s inside their heads. The best story starters get the ball rolling and inspire students to build their storylines. Sometimes, silly prompts give rise to the most inventive stories! We’ve created some of those “best story starters” for FREE for you to use with your first grader. Give them a try, and see what we mean!

50 FREE First Grade Writing Prompts

  • If I were a bird, I would fly to
  • My favorite book character is _______________ because _______________
  • My favorite season is _________________ because ________________________
  • If I could have any superpower, it would be ________________________
  • My grandma said she’d make my favorite dinner so I choose
  • When it rains, I like to
  • My favorite thing to do when it snows is
  • If I could visit any country, I would visit
  • My favorite thing about school is
  • If I were an astronaut I would
  • If it rained frogs for a week I would
  • After school, I like to
  • During winter break, my family
  • My favorite toy to play with is
  • If I found buried treasure I would
  • My favorite thing to do at the beach is
  • I woke up a mermaid and
  • I love myself because
  • I found an egg and out popped a
  • My favorite toy came to life and
  • My favorite yellow food is
  • In the summer I like to
  • I made a pie with
  • What is your favorite season? Why?
  • If you woke up in the Jurassic period, what would you do?
  • I have a secret talent. It is
  • When I smile at a stranger, they
  • I love to play ____________________ because ___________________.
  • My favorite dessert to bake is
  • For exercise, I like to
  • To be a good friend means to
  • The weirdest thing I have eaten is
  • There’s a friendly alien living in my attic that likes to
  • When my friend is having a sad day, I
  • My favorite kind of party is
  • If I wore glasses that gave me super sight, I would see
  • The tooth fairy left a note under my pillow that said
  • When I’m older, I’m going to
  • If I could have any animal for a pet, I would choose
  • When I’m upset I like to __________________ to calm down.
  • My favorite holiday is __________________ because _______________.
  • The first time I rode a bus I
  • Three things I want to accomplish this year are
  • If I were a scarecrow, I would
  • If I were the sun, I would light up
  • My favorite thing to do for my parents is
  • A great place to go on a field trip is
  • When I learned to swim, I
  • I get really scared when
  • Describe one thing that makes you special.

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First-Grade Writing Prompts

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