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Teaching is demanding, and finding writing resources that truly engage students shouldn’t add to your workload. Squirrelly Creations creates classroom-ready ELA and writing resources designed to save you time while helping students grow as confident writers. With clear directions, flexible formats, and student-friendly prompts, these resources are built to support real classrooms and real teaching days—so you can focus less on prep and more on what matters most.
Hi, I’m Ally! After years of subbing and tutoring in grades 1–5, I now create engaging, student‑friendly resources that build confidence and support meaningful learning. Thanks for stopping by — I’m excited to help you bring more ease and joy to your classroom!
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Road Trip Writing Prompt Toolkit | Choice Board + Roll-a-Story | Grade 3–5
Looking for a ready‑to‑use writing toolkit that keeps your grades 3–5 students engaged while strengthening narrative, opinion, and informative writing skills? The Road Trip Writing Prompt Activity Toolkit brings the excitement, discovery, and adventure of hitting the open road straight into your classroom with creative prompts, student choice, and built‑in supports that make writing time smoother for everyone.This toolkit includes 12 road‑trip‑themed writing prompts, a choice board, graphic orga
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Camping Writing Prompt Toolkit | Choice Board + Roll-a-Story | Grade 3–5
Looking for a ready‑to‑use writing toolkit that keeps your grades 3–5 students engaged while strengthening narrative, opinion, and informative writing skills? The Camping Writing Prompt Activity Toolkit brings the excitement, adventure, and cozy fun of the great outdoors straight into your classroom with creative prompts, student choice, and built‑in supports that make writing time smoother for everyone.This toolkit includes 12 camping‑themed writing prompts, a choice board, graphic organizers,
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Only Teachers Will Understand Bingo | Easy Staff Team‑Builder | 30 Cards
Celebrate the everyday moments, inside jokes, and universal truths that only teachers truly understand with this Only Teachers Will Understand Staff Bingo game—a fun, low‑prep way to bring laughter, connection, and camaraderie to your school team. Designed for busy educators, this printable bingo board includes 24 relatable, “yep… that’s teaching” moments that capture the humor, chaos, and heart of school life.Each square highlights a familiar experience teachers instantly recognize—copy machine
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Burn Out Recovery Staff Staff Bingo | Teacher Wellness & Morale Boost | 30 Cards
Bring laughter, connection, and a gentle sense of relief to your staff with Burn‑Out Recovery Staff Bingo—a fun, low‑prep morale booster designed to help educators recharge, reconnect, and feel seen during the toughest stretches of the school year.This printable bingo game features 24 lighthearted, relatable “recovery” moments that honor resilience, encourage self‑care, and celebrate the shared experiences educators navigate when burnout starts creeping in. Every square offers a spark of humor,
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Writing Prompts, Activities, & Extensions Bundle: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Engaging, low‑prep writing practice for grades 3–5 — now in four seasonal‑themed sets!Give your students exciting, low‑prep writing practice with this Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer One‑Sentence Writing Prompts Bundle, complete with Writing Power‑Up Extensions! Each themed resource includes prompts, task cards, journal strips, sentence‑stretching tools, mini‑lessons, and graphic organizers that help students build stronger sentences, detailed paragraphs, and confident writing skills. Perfect f
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Writing Prompts, Activities, & Extensions Bundle: Space & Robots
Give your students exciting, low‑prep writing practice with this Space and Robots One‑Sentence Writing Prompts Bundle, complete with Writing Power‑Up Extensions! Each themed resource includes prompts, task cards, journal strips, sentence‑stretching tools, mini‑lessons, and graphic organizers that help students build stronger sentences, detailed paragraphs, and confident writing skills. Perfect for writing centers, morning work, quick writes, early finishers, and grades 3–5 literacy blocks.🌟 Wha
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Writing Prompts, Activities, & Extensions Bundle: Dinosaur & Zoo
Engaging, low‑prep writing practice for grades 3–5 — now in two high‑interest animal‑themed sets!Give your students exciting, low‑prep writing practice with this Dinosaur and Zoo One‑Sentence Writing Prompts Bundle, complete with Writing Power‑Up Extensions! Each themed resource includes prompts, task cards, journal strips, sentence‑stretching tools, mini‑lessons, and graphic organizers that help students build stronger sentences, detailed paragraphs, and confident writing skills. Perfect for wr
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Writing Prompts, Activities, & Extensions Bundle: Rainforest, Ocean, Arctic
Engaging, low‑prep writing practice for grades 3–5 — now in three habitat‑themed sets!Give your students exciting, low‑prep writing practice with this Rainforest, Ocean, and Arctic One‑Sentence Writing Prompts Bundle, complete with Writing Power‑Up Extensions! Each themed resource includes prompts, task cards, journal strips, sentence‑stretching tools, mini‑lessons, and graphic organizers that help students build stronger sentences, detailed paragraphs, and confident writing skills. Perfect for
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Writing Prompts, Activities, & Extensions Bundle: Camping, Vacation, Road Trip
Engaging, low‑prep writing practice for grades 3–5 — now in three adventure‑themed sets!Give your students exciting, low‑prep writing practice with this Camping, Vacation, and Road Trip One‑Sentence Writing Prompts Bundle, complete with Writing Power‑Up Extensions! Each themed resource includes prompts, task cards, journal strips, sentence‑stretching tools, mini‑lessons, and graphic organizers that help students build stronger sentences, detailed paragraphs, and confident writing skills. Perfect
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Writing Prompts, Activities, & Extensions Bundle: Fairytale, Superhero, Pirate
Engaging, low‑prep writing practice for grades 3–5 — now in three high‑interest themes!Give your students exciting, low‑prep writing practice with this Fairytale, Superhero, and Pirate One‑Sentence Writing Prompts Bundle — complete with Writing Power‑Up Extensions! This expanded resource features themed prompts, task cards, journal strips, sentence‑stretching tools, mini‑lessons, and graphic organizers that help students build stronger sentences, detailed paragraphs, and confident writing skills
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Back to School Faculty Bingo Bundle: New Staff, Team Building, & Connections
Kick off the school year with connection, collaboration, and fun using this Faculty Bingo Games Bundle. Designed in the same clean, consistent format as your other bingo resources, these games make it easy to build community, welcome new staff, and strengthen relationships across your school.This bundle includes five ready‑to‑print bingo games perfect for back‑to‑school events, team‑building, and faculty meetings:Back to School Faculty BingoGetting to Know You Faculty BingoNew Staff Welcome Bing
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Staff Bingo Games Bundle: Para, Office, Counselor, Specials, and Support Staff
Build connection, boost morale, and make staff events more fun with this School Staff Bingo Games Bundle. Each bingo game is designed to be easy to use, low‑prep, and perfect for busy schools that want meaningful community‑building without extra work.This bundle includes five ready‑to‑print bingo games tailored to the unique roles that keep a school running:Paraprofessional BingoOffice Staff BingoCounselor BingoSpecials Teachers BingoSupport Staff BingoWhether you’re planning a staff meeting, ap
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Veterans Day Writing Bundle | Prompt, Trivia & Choice Board | Grades 3-5
Honor Veterans Day in your classroom with this engaging writing bundle designed for grades 3–5!Help students explore the history, purpose, and significance of Veterans Day through a thoughtful mix of creative and informative writing activities that build understanding, reflection, and strong writing skills. This bundle includes 8 writing prompts with task cards, 16 trivia questions, and a 12‑prompt writing choice board—perfect for centers, early finishers, and meaningful November lessons. Studen
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Getting to Know Your Grade Level Team Bingo | Team‑Building Activity | 30 Cards
Build connection, strengthen teamwork, and kick off the year with genuine camaraderie using Getting to Know Your Grade Level Team Bingo!This fun, low‑pressure bingo game helps team members learn about one another, spark conversation, and celebrate the unique strengths each person brings to the grade level. Designed with busy educators in mind, this printable bingo board includes 24 lighthearted, relationship‑building prompts that make it easy to connect, laugh, and start the year as a united tea
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Back to School Survival Staff Bingo | Team‑Building Activity | 30 Cards
Kick off the school year with laughter, connection, and a little much‑needed camaraderie with Back‑to‑School Survival Staff Bingo!This fun, low‑prep bingo game helps your school team bond, recharge, and find joy in the wonderfully chaotic first weeks of school. Designed for busy educators, this printable bingo board includes 24 lighthearted, relatable “survival” moments that celebrate teamwork, resilience, and the shared experiences that make back‑to‑school season unforgettable.Each square encou
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Responsibility Bingo | Classroom Expectations & SEL Behavior | Grades 3-5
Build responsibility, independence, and a strong sense of ownership with Responsibility Bingo!Bring your students together with this fun, interactive bingo game that helps them recognize and practice responsible behaviors in everyday classroom life. Perfect for community‑building days, back‑to‑school activities, morning meetings, or SEL lessons, this printable Responsibility Bingo supports students as they learn to follow through, stay organized, make thoughtful choices, and take ownership of th
3rd - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Veterans Day Writing Prompts, Tasks Cards, Trivia Cards
Bring meaningful reflection, creativity, and patriotic appreciation into your classroom with this Veterans Day Writing Prompt & Trivia Set. This resource is filled with engaging November activities for grades 3–5—an inspiring blend of creative writing prompts, task cards, and trivia questions that spark imagination while helping students learn about the history, purpose, and significance of Veterans Day. Encourage thoughtful storytelling and gratitude through activities that promote expressive w
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Civic Observances & Remembrance Writing Prompts and Trivia Bundle
Veterans Day Writing Choice Board | Writing Prompts | Grades 3-5
Bring creativity, reflection, and meaningful writing into your classroom with the Veterans Day Writing Choice Board.Designed for 3rd–5th graders, this resource invites students to explore themes of courage, service, gratitude, and community through engaging prompts that spark thoughtful writing, descriptive language, and personal storytelling. Students imagine traditions, interviews, acts of kindness, and the meaningful ways we honor veterans.Whether you’re planning Veterans Day activities, prep
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Veterans Day Writing Bundle | Prompt, Trivia & Choice Board | Grades 3-5
Summer Writing Choice Boards for Grades 3–5 | 5 Themed Sets
Bring creativity, imagination, and joyful summer writing into your classroom with the Summer Writing Choice Board Bundle. Designed for 3rd–5th graders, this collection invites students to explore five engaging seasonal themes—Beach Day, Pool Party, Shark Week, Summer Vacation, and Summer Bucket List—through prompts that spark curiosity, descriptive language, and personal storytelling. Each board gives students an accessible entry point into writing, helping every learner feel confident, capable,
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Shark Week Writing Choice Board | Summer Writing Prompts | Grades 3-5
Bring creativity, curiosity, and meaningful writing into your classroom with the Shark Week Writing Choice Board.Designed for 3rd–5th graders, this resource invites students to dive into underwater adventures and explore shark‑themed moments through engaging prompts that spark creativity, descriptive language, and personal storytelling. Students imagine discoveries, surprises, close‑up encounters, and the excitement of exploring the ocean during Shark Week.Whether you’re planning Shark Week acti
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Summer Writing Choice Boards for Grades 3–5 | 5 Themed Sets
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Teaching is demanding, and finding writing resources that truly engage students shouldn’t add to your workload. Squirrelly Creations creates classroom-ready ELA and writing resources designed to save you time while helping students grow as confident writers. With clear directions, flexible formats, and student-friendly prompts, these resources are built to support real classrooms and real teaching days—so you can focus less on prep and more on what matters most.
Hi, I’m Ally! After years of subbing and tutoring in grades 1–5, I now create engaging, student‑friendly resources that build confidence and support meaningful learning. Thanks for stopping by — I’m excited to help you bring more ease and joy to your classroom!
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University of Kentucky, class of 2003
Western Kentucky University, class of 2018
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