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Writing Prompts With Picture-Fun& Simple Sentence Starters- Creative Activities

By EduTeachers Toolbox

Ignite creativity and improve writing skills with our Writing Prompts with Pictures! This educational resource features 15 engaging writing prompts designed to inspire young minds. Each prompt is accompanied by a colorful illustration, making the writing experience more enjoyable and visually appealing for children.

Features:

  • Variety of Prompts: Each page includes a different prompt, such as “My favorite season is…” or “In the future, I want to be a…”, encouraging kids to express their thoughts and ideas.
  • Visual Stimulation: Each prompt is paired with an attractive image, helping to spark inspiration and guide students in their writing.
  • User-Friendly Format: Each sheet includes sections for the student's name, teacher, class, and date, promoting organization in classroom settings.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or creative writing exercises, this resource is perfect for educators and parents alike.

Encourage students to develop their writing skills in a fun and interactive way with this delightful set of writing prompts!

$6.99

Silly Stories for Bored Kids / Early Finishers! *Literacy center idea*

By Early Childhood Essentials

For early-finishers in class or bored kids at home!

Inside you'll see 10 "snack size" stories, which are simple one-page stories. The purpose is mainly entertainment for kids who finish activities early or are bored. But you can extract lots of teaching moments: reading, colors, informational text or parts of a story, sentence structure, etc.

I'd recommend printing, laminating OR possibly even folding each story like a book. Maybe every child has one copy of each and they can read through them.

I've included a bonus page. You can have kids draw their own picture and make their own silly snack-size story.

Other products you might like:

  • Spot the Difference (between pairs of images)
  • Social Stories (for behavior and teaching)

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$2.25

Purple Turtle Stories: Roxy Learns to Swim(EBOOK)

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In " Roxy Learns to Swim", Purple suggests going swimming in the river to his friend, Roxy. Roxy says no and tells Purple why. Along comes a friendly fish named Fella who helps Purple solve Roxy’s problem. Grades 1-3, Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

BUNDLE: Reading & Writing Toolkit for YOUNGER Learners

By Early Childhood Essentials

INCLUDED:

  • ABC letter mats for learning sounds
  • Letter Sounds coloring activity (w/answer key)
  • one-page stories for reading practice
  • visual matching rhymes (w/answer key)
  • Rhyming Maze activity (w/answer key)
  • Beginning Letter Sounds Tool (w/answer key)

When I say " younger learners," I'd say up to grade 1 or so, but there might be exceptions (e.g. a struggling 3rd grader, or student with dyslexia, may still find use for these).

I encourage you to preview each individually included resource to see what you'd be getting.

If you want only certain resources bundled, email me and I'll list it at a good deal! This is true of ANY resource in my store.

OTHER RESOURCES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

  • Growing Bundle: ELA Activities and Tools
  • here's the toolkit for older learners
  • and for those with special needs

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Purple Turtle: Friends Forever

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, " Friends Forever", the first in the series of Purple Turtle stories, a young turtle is born with a purple shell. WIll he be treated differently because of its unusual colored shell? Purple meets a bird named Melody who asks Purple for help. Grades 1-3. Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle Stories: Purple Meets Dovey

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, "Purple and World Peace",Purple meets Dovey the Dove, while walking in the woods. A symbol of peace,the dove is sad that there is so much fighting in the world. Purple tries to find a way to make Dovey smile. Can use with discussion on cooperation/anti-bullying. Grades 1-3, Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle Stories: Purple Meets Freddy at Lily Pad(EBOOK)

By Gail Hennessey

Great for an intro on conservation/water pollution.Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, "Purple Meets Freddy at the Lilly Pad ",(EBOOK)Freddy the Frog is very sad. His pond is littered with trash including soggy newspapers, a plastic milk jug and even an old sneaker. Purple and his friends meet Freddy and set out to lend Freddy a hand. Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle Stories: Purple Turtle's Birthday Party(EBOOK)

By Gail Hennessey

What is Friendship? Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In "Purple's Birthday Party,Purple’s friends are all excited because it’s Purple’s birthday. When Biggy breaks his ankle, he can’t attend and is very disappointed. Purple has a great idea and shows that friendship is one of the very best gifts one can have. Grades 1-3, 19 PagesAadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle Stories: Purple Befriends Monsters!(EBOOK)

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. Use this story to discuss children's common fears. In "Purple Befriends Monsters", Do you have a fear? Maybe, it’s spiders. Maybe, it’s a creature living in your closet.In " Purple Befriends Monsters",Biggy invites Purple for a sleepover. When night-time comes,monsters come out frightening Biggy. How will Purple come to the rescue? Grades 1-3,19 Pages,Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks! K-12 Subject:

$4.00

Purple Turtle Stories: Purple Turtle's Safari Adventure

By Gail Hennessey

Great for an intro on endangered species.Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In "Purple's Safari Adventure", Purple and his friends go on a safari to see some of the world’s unique animals. They learn that many of the animals are in trouble. Can Purple and his friends do anything to help? Grades 1-3 18 Pages,Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle Storie: Purple and Goople Explore the Planets

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle Ebook: Use this book to introduce a discussion on the universe. In this story,"Purple/Goople and inside the Earth". space alien friend Goople visits Purple for an amazing adventure. Goople takes Purple on an amazing trip to see the universe. What might they see along the way? What unusual ability will Goople share with Purple at the end of the book? 26 pages. Wonderful and colorful illustrations that kids will love.

$4.00

Purple Turtle: Friends Forever

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, " Friends Forever", the first in the series of Purple Turtle stories, a young turtle is born with a purple shell. WIll he be treated differently because of its unusual colored shell? Purple meets a bird named Melody who asks Purple for help. Grades 1-3. Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle Stories: Purple Meets Freddy at Lily Pad(EBOOK)

By Gail Hennessey

Great for an intro on conservation/water pollution.Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, "Purple Meets Freddy at the Lilly Pad ",(EBOOK)Freddy the Frog is very sad. His pond is littered with trash including soggy newspapers, a plastic milk jug and even an old sneaker. Purple and his friends meet Freddy and set out to lend Freddy a hand. Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle and the Missing Cupcakes

By Gail Hennessey

Another exciting Purple Turtle story! In this story, " Purple and the Cupcakes",Purple brings cupcakes to the park to share with his friends. Leaving them on a log, the cupcakes are gone when the friends return from playing.Who took the cupcakes? Purple and his friends are surprised at just who did! Grades 1-3. Aadarsh Publishing. Beautifully illustrated. Gail

$4.00

Purple Turtle: Purple Meets Zing

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. Do kids tease you? How does this make you feel? In "Purple Meets Zing", Purple comes across a bunny named Zing. Zing tells Purple that others make fun of him because he stutters. This makes Zing  feel very sad and alone. Purple takes time to get to know Zing and discovers something very special about  Zing. Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle Stories: Purple Befriends Monsters!(EBOOK)

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. Use this story to discuss children's common fears. In "Purple Befriends Monsters", Do you have a fear? Maybe, it’s spiders. Maybe, it’s a creature living in your closet.In " Purple Befriends Monsters",Biggy invites Purple for a sleepover. When night-time comes,monsters come out frightening Biggy. How will Purple come to the rescue? Grades 1-3,19 Pages,Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks! K-12 Subject:

$4.00

Purple Turtle Stories: Purple Meets Dovey

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, "Purple and World Peace",Purple meets Dovey the Dove, while walking in the woods. A symbol of peace,the dove is sad that there is so much fighting in the world. Purple tries to find a way to make Dovey smile. Can use with discussion on cooperation/anti-bullying. Grades 1-3, Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Learns to Use Less!

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, "Purple Learns to Use Less", the friends learn that each of us can help the planet in saving water.Grades 1-3, Aadarsh Publishing Great story to introduce conservation with your students. Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle: Purple Meets Zing

By Gail Hennessey

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. Do kids tease you? How does this make you feel? In "Purple Meets Zing", Purple comes across a bunny named Zing. Zing tells Purple that others make fun of him because he stutters. This makes Zing  feel very sad and alone. Purple takes time to get to know Zing and discovers something very special about  Zing. Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

$4.00

Purple Turtle and the Missing Cupcakes

By Gail Hennessey

Another exciting Purple Turtle story! In this story, " Purple and the Cupcakes",Purple brings cupcakes to the park to share with his friends. Leaving them on a log, the cupcakes are gone when the friends return from playing.Who took the cupcakes? Purple and his friends are surprised at just who did! Grades 1-3. Aadarsh Publishing. Beautifully illustrated. Gail

$4.00