Bring Valentine’s Day writing to life with this Valentine’s Day craft focused on friendship recipe writing and step-by-step procedural writing for Grades 3–6.
This Valentine’s Day writing activity helps students practice sequencing, how-to writing, and clear instructions while reflecting on what makes a great friendship.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day classroom crafts, writing centers, literacy lessons, and SEL activities.

Students create a “Recipe for a Great Friendship” using guided templates, brainstorming pages, and optional coloring sheets. While strengthening procedural writing skills, students explore kindness, empathy, honesty, and trust in a meaningful and engaging way.

Ideal for whole-class lessons, small groups, fast finishers, or bulletin board displays. Although designed for Valentine’s Day, this friendship writing craft works beautifully any time of the year.

❤️ What's included?

• Pre-writing brainstorming worksheet – guide students to plan their friendship recipe
• Sample recipe example – shows structure, sequencing, and descriptive language
• Friendship recipe writing templates – two templates:

1. “Recipe for a Great Friendship”
2. Blank template for students to create their own title and steps

• Reflection prompts
• Friendship-themed coloring/decorative pages – perfect for bulletin boards, classroom journals, or writing centers

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