Celebrate the beauty and excitement of spring with this standards-based writing and craft project! This spring project is flexible, making it perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students. It includes a creative craft, thoughtful writing prompts, and lively discussion starters to inspire curiosity, reflection, and creativity. Students can practice speaking and listening skills if you use the question cards as discussion prompts, or they can practice writing skills if you opt to utilize the writing paper. You can even skip the bag craft and use the coloring page as a topper to display the completed writing as a bulletin board. There are so many different ways you can implement this resource in your classroom, all of which are listed in the resource. Learn more about this spring writing and craft project below!
What Does the Spring Craft Resource Include?
This fun and easy spring craft for elementary students resource includes…
- 20+ spring discussion cards with engaging prompts about nature, activities, and personal connections.
- Themed writing paper for reflective responses.
- Craft templates for a hands-on project to celebrate spring.
- Step-by-step instructions for teachers and students.
- Letter to families to encourage continued learning at home.
- Alternative uses for creative displays or booklets.
Why Teachers Love the Spring Craft for Elementary Students
Teachers love the spring craft for elementary students because…
- Their students are engaged in conversation and practice critical thinking, speaking, and listening skills by using the discussion cards to answer questions.
- This resource is so much more than a spring coloring page or writing worksheet. It’s a way to get students having conversations and making connections.
- Families are thrilled when these are sent home as they love having the discussion cards to bond with their children.
- The resource is flexible in how it can be used. The discussion cards can be used as writing prompts and we’ve even included a spring coloring page and thematic writing papers to create a bulletin board display and/or a bag to hold the cards when they are sent home.
- This resource is perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, as it contains multiple formats and options for easy modifications, which means you can continue to use it if you switch grade levels in the future.
Why Students Love the Spring Craft for Elementary Students
Students love the spring craft for elementary students because…
- They enjoy using the discussion cards to express their ideas and learn what their classmates think.
- They love that this resource involves hands-on activities instead of boring worksheets.
- Speaking or writing about high-interest topics keeps them engaged and learning.
- The spring coloring page topper and bag craft invite students to use their creativity.
- They are excited to bring their work and discussion cards home to share with their families.
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