Printable Writing Prompt Cards
This sheet is for young writers who need simple ideas to get started. It has one page with a table labeled # and Prompt, plus three writing prompts: My favourite animal and why, The best day ever, and If I could fly, I would… There is also a cut-out note to draw one from a jar.
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- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 62 KB
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Print the page, cut out the prompts, and use them as quick writing starters. Students can pick a card, draw one from a jar, or use the list in order for short journal time, warm-ups, or classroom writing practice.
Good for
- Quick journal warm-ups
- Independent writing practice
- Small group prompt selection
Tip: Print on cardstock if you plan to cut out and reuse the cards.
10 files · PDF, DOCX
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This sheet plus 9 more in one download, with the editable Word files. Story paper with picture box for K–1 and grades 2–3, primary dotted-midline paper in three sizes, bordered letter stationery in four styles, journal pages and writing prompt cards.
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