Are you looking for April writing prompts that excite kids about writing? Writing Activity Mats for April (Spring, Easter, & Earth Day themed writing) include 20 writing prompts, each with a picture and word list and a writing conventions checklist. They are the PERFECT no-prep spring writing activity and addition to your April 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 spring 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 are 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.

✏️April Writing Prompt Topics

1. April Fools
2. Easter Egg Hunt
3. If I Was the Easter Bunny
4. My Easter Egg
5. Everyday Is Earth Day
6. Recycling
7. Reusing
8. Rainbows
9. Puddles
10. What Plants Need
11. Birds
12. The Ladybug Lifecycle
13. At the Farm
14. My Favorite Foods
15. Lunch Time
16. At the Playground
17. If I went to Space
18. My Favorite Arts Activity
19. At the Library
20. Classroom Rules

⭐️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...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Donna R. says, "These mats are a must purchase. Sent home. Use it in centers. Weekly review. Morning work. Simple. Kids feel confident and LOVE these mats in ALL subjects."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lauren M. says, "I absolutely love these Proud to be Primary writing mats. I bought them for every month to use multiple times a week. I especially love the ability to differentiate for learners based on where they are at!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Megan J. says, "I LOVE THESE WRITING PAGES!!!!! Thank you so much...these saved me a lot of work and time searching for good resources for writing/journal time!"

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