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The Pumpkin Writing Center provides 1st grade students with differentiated writing activities that build vocabulary and support independent writing. Using writing templates, vocabulary tools, and digital options, students practice narrative, informative, and descriptive writing aligned to standards and Science of Reading strategies.
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The Pumpkin Writing Center offers 1st grade writing activities to build vocabulary and develop independent writing skills. This standards-based resource aligns with Science of Reading practices and supports narrative, informative, and descriptive writing. With word cards and differentiated writing templates, students can write single words, sentences, or short paragraphs.
Students work on the same first grade writing activities, but with different expectations based on their skill level. Some students may write words independently, some might write sentences, and some may be ready for short paragraphs.
Each activity in the Pumpkin Writing Center resource is designed to help students independently practice their current writing skills. This ensures each student can complete their writing center tasks successfully.
Yes! The 1st grade writing activities are designed to be flexible. Use them for writer’s workshop, independent writing centers, or free writing time.
W.1.2 – Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
W.1.3 – Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
W.1.6 – With guidance and support, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
W.1.8 – With guidance and support, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
This writing center supports Science of Reading-aligned vocabulary instruction through multiple exposures to new vocabulary words. Word cards, posters, mini-books, and writing activities help students build connections between oral language and written expression, reinforcing decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
Vocabulary words include: seed, sprout, vine, blossom, pumpkin, pumpkin patch, pumpkin pie, pumpkin donut, pumpkin spice coffee
Save 30% off this writing center along with 5 other fall writing centers. The October Writing Centers Bundle includes fall writing ideas for pumpkins, spiders, bats, community helpers, halloween, and fire safety. Each writing center has the same type of activity, making it easy for students to remember the directions. There’s no need to reteach each week. Prep your writing center activities once and laminate for future use. It’s simple to switch out new vocabulary words each week.
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The Pumpkin Writing Center helps 1st grade students build independence, strengthen vocabulary, and practice different types of writing. With a mix of print-and-go templates and interactive options, students practice descriptive, narrative, and informational writing at their own level. Includes vocabulary support, digital tools, and flexible formats to meet a variety of classroom needs. Easy to prep once and reuse every fall.
Download the Pumpkin Writing Center and get everything you need for an easy-to-use, differentiated writing resource.
Free Pumpkin Writing Paper
Grab a set of free pumpkin-themed paper – comes with 20 fall writing ideas.
October Writing Center Bundle
6 Differentiated centers full of fall writing activities for your classroom
Setup Guide for Writing Centers
Step-by-step tips for printing, prepping, and introducing your writing centers. Includes ways to organize and reuse activities all year long.
"I am so happy I signed up for the Literacy Stations Library Card! As a first-grade teacher, finding engaging and effective resources for my students can be a challenge, but this membership has been a game-changer."
"The activities are fun, interactive, and align perfectly with the curriculum standards. I love how easy it is to incorporate them into my lesson plans, and my students have improved their spelling skills significantly since we started using these activities."
4 reviews for 1st Grade Pumpkin Writing Center
Emily R. (verified owner) –
My struggling writers really took to these activities. It was nice they could participate and feel successful.
Tina M. (verified owner) –
The spinner and puppet games made writing time their favorite part of the day!
Rachel B. (verified owner) –
So easy to prep, and my students stayed engaged the whole time.
Jessica K. (verified owner) –
These activities helped my students really learn how to write independently at my centers.
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