Are you looking for October writing prompts that excite kids about writing? Fall Writing Mats (pumpkins, Halloween, school, and fall animal themed writing) includes 20 writing paper journal prompts, each with a picture and word list and writing conventions checklist. They are PERFECT for Halloween writing activities and fall writing center!

⭐️Create a simple, easy-to-prep writing center in your classroom, or use the writing paper to create a journal!

⭐️Great for independent writing time, creative and story journal writing, writer's workshop, writing centers, small group instruction, homework, sub plans, and morning work.

⭐️20 writing prompts on various fall themed and general topics. Fiction and non-fiction writing topics are included.

⭐️Build writing fluency through repeated writing frequently throughout the month. The many engaging topics will keep your students interested and excited about writing!

✅3 RESOURCES IN 1:

1. PDF or PPT - Just open the PDF or PowerPoint file and print!
2. GOOGLE SLIDES / GOOGLE DRAWINGS - Assign each writing prompt in Google Slides, which includes an interactive writing checklist.
3. SEESAW - Add an activity to Seesaw with the included images!

✏️These printable writing activities include 4 variations for each topic. These are great for differentiation during your writing block!

1. interlines with a sentence starter that needs to be traced.
2. interlines without a sentence starter.
3. regular lines with a topic/title given.
4. a blank page is included for drawing and writing with a title.

Picture-Word List

Students are given a picture-word list on each writing mat with related clip art to match the story starter and topic. There is a space to draw a picture with each story, and the word list supports spelling.

Writing Checklist

There is a writing checklist at the bottom of each mat to help students remember what they need to include in their writing passage. They can review the items before writing, refer to them during, and color the check marks afterward to show they have used the writing conventions. The digital version of this for Google Slides includes moveable checklist objects that kids can use to interact with the list after their writing is complete.

✏️October Writing Prompt Topics

1. When It Gets Colder
2. In the Fall
3. Leaves Change
4. At the Pumpkin Patch
5. My Jack O’ Lantern
6. Halloween Night
7. My Costume
8. Trick of Treating
9. My Favorite Candy
10. If I Were a Witch
11. If I Were a Spider
12. Bat Life Cycle
13. Owl Life Cycle
14. My Family
15. My Favorite Snacks
16. My Growth Mindset
17. STEM Challenge
18. Science Experiments
19. Math Class
20. If I Were an Astronaut

⭐️The writing mats are perfect for first grade, but could also be used for advanced writers in Kindergarten and for extra practice, as review, or independent work for second grade.

✅Check out the preview for a closer look at what this resource provides: see the topics included and a breakdown of what a Writing Mat looks like and how it can be used.

⭐️Additional pages are provided for Canadian users, including Canadian spelling and content where applicable.

✔️6 ways to use Writing Mats in your classroom!

1. Print Writing Mats on card stock, laminate, and use with whiteboard markers in your literacy center!
2. Print Writing Mats and include them in your writing center for many choices!
3. Copy Writing Mats back to back with the cover page to create a daily writing journal!
4. Copy and put it into a folder. Use for morning work or fast finishers!
5. Use with Seesaw by uploading the image files included in this resource and assigning it to your class (instructions provided).
6. Use with your class in Google Classroom (instructions provided).

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TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alexandria S. says, "My students love this resource We use the writing mats during our literacy centers block and my kiddos look forward to writing their sentences and coloring their picture when they finish! I love that the writing mats provide students with vocabulary words + pictures...these is helpful for many students!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Charlotte B. says, "These journal prompts saved me so much time and planning! My students' writing improved dramatically by using them daily."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jasmine M. says, "Such an amazing resource. Students are able to complete these independently and I also use it during small group intervention."

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