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1st Grade Year Long Writing Centers Bundle

Original price was: $235.00.Current price is: $164.50.

The Year Long Writing Centers Bundle includes 47 differentiated writing centers for 1st grade. With themes for every season, students build vocabulary and practice opinion, narrative, and informative writing through engaging, standards-based activities aligned to the Science of Reading.

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The Year Long Writing Centers Bundle has 47 sets of 1st grade writing centers that offer students vocabulary practice and independent writing activities. Aligned to 1st grade writing standards and the Science of Reading, this resource helps students practice narrative, informative, and descriptive writing. Each activity is differentiated so students can write words, sentences, or short paragraphs based on their skills.

Student Benefits

  • Strengthens vocabulary through repeated, hands-on practice with new words
  • Supports a range of writing skills, from labeling and sentence writing to short paragraphs
  • Encourages creative thinking with engaging activities like spinners, puppets, and themed writing templates
  • Reinforces descriptive, narrative, and informational writing aligned to W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.8
  • Promotes confidence and success through differentiated expectations
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What's Included

  • Draw And Write Pages – Use for narratives or informative writing
  • Write What You See Pages – Use for informative writing pieces or descriptive writing
  • Write What You Like Pages – Use for narratives or descriptive writing
  • Writing Topic Spinners – Students spin a paperclip on the paper to choose a word to write or to use in a sentence or short paragraph
  • Find, Color, Write – Students find vocabulary words, color the pictures, and write the word or use the word in a sentence
  • List Templates – Students write words from the vocabulary poster, or write a list of their favorite activities
  • Letter Template – Students write letters to a friend
  • Writing Templates – writing pages for students to write words, sentences, or short paragraphs
  • Vocabulary Minibook – An 8 page trace-and-color minibook. Just print back–to-back, fold, and staple. Use for handwriting practice, ELL, makes a great take home book
  • Digital activities on both Google Slides, and Boom Cards
  • Vocabulary Posters – Print, laminate, and post at your writing center. Or, slide poster into student writing folders. Students refer to the poster throughout their writing time for writing ideas, correct spelling, and picture references
  • Vocabulary Cards (two types) – Print, laminate, and cut out word cards and add to a small pocket chart at your writing center. Students use the cards to sort vocabulary words or feed to the fun puppets. (Puppet game directions included)
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Digital Writing Activities (W.1.6 – Writing using digital tools)

  • Students drag and drop an image of the vocabulary words to the center of the slide, then type the word and use it in a sentence.
  • Google: Students swipe through vocabulary slides, read the words and sentences aloud and write them on one of the writing templates.
  • Boom Cards: Students identify the matching picture of the vocabulary words, then read the sentence along with the audio.

Differentiation

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 Year Long Writing Centers Bundle is designed to help students independently practice their current writing skills. This ensures each student can complete their writing center tasks successfully.

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FAQ About the Year Long Writing Center

Can I use this writing center for whole group instruction in 1st grade?

Yes! The 1st grade writing activities are designed to be flexible. Use them for writer’s workshop, independent writing centers, or free writing time.

What writing standards are supported by this first writing resource?​

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.

Does this product align with SOR?

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.

What writing topics are covered?

This resource includes complete writing activity sets for the following themes: Apples, School Supplies, Johnny Appleseed, Sports, Fall, Pumpkins, Bats, Spiders, Fire Safety, Community Helpers, Halloween, Family, Farm Animals, Food, Turkeys, Stone Soup, The Gingerbread Man, Winter, Winter Treats, Winter Sports, Candy, Christmas, Arctic Animals, Black History, Monuments, Landforms, Groundhog Day, Presidents Day, Dental Health, Pets, Valentines Day, Weather, Spring, Space, Four Seasons, Five Senses, St. Patrick’s Day, Earth Day, Recycling, Plants, Spring Cleaning, Easter, Ocean Animals, Camping, The Beach, Zoo Animals, Butterfly Life Cycle.

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Why Teachers Love the Year Long Writing Center

  • Includes fun activities to motivate students to write independently
  • Different types of writing activities to keep students engaged
  • Differentiation is easy with the different writing templates
  • Choose no-prep – simply print and place at writing center
  • Other materials are easy to prep, laminate, and use for years to come

 

The Year Long Writing Center helps 1st grade students build independence, strengthen vocabulary, and practice with different types of spring writing activities. 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 spring.

Download the Year Long Writing Center and get everything you need for an easy-to-use, differentiated writing resource.

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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.

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59 reviews for 1st Grade Year Long Writing Centers Bundle

  1. Rachel D. (verified owner) –

    I didn’t have to explain it more than once, my kids knew exactly what to do.

  2. Tanya M. (verified owner) –

    Loved the mix of writing levels. I used the puppet game for my shy writers and it really worked.

  3. Megan T. (verified owner) –

    The vocabulary cards and poster made it so easy for my students to write independently.

  4. Elise G. (verified owner) –

    It took just a few minutes to get ready, it’s very easy to set up.

  5. Sarah M. (verified owner) –

    This was the perfect writing center for the beginning of the year.

  6. Lia K. (verified owner) –

    I love how I can use the same activities for all of my students. I just gave them the templates that helped them write at their own level. My writing center ran so smoothly!

  7. Lisa R. (verified owner) –

    My students loved using the spinners to pick a topic, they worked independently the whole time!

  8. Emily R. (verified owner) –

    My struggling writers really took to these activities. It was nice they could participate and feel successful.

  9. Erin M. (verified owner) –

    The vocabulary cards really helped my students write sentences independently.

  10. Tina M. (verified owner) –

    The spinner and puppet games made writing time their favorite part of the day!

  11. Ashley B. (verified owner) –

    So easy to set up and the kids knew exactly what to do. Saved me so much prep time!

  12. Taylor C. (verified owner) –

    My students understood my fire safety so much better because they learned the vocabulary from this center. Thank you!

  13. Rachel B. (verified owner) –

    So easy to prep, and my students stayed engaged the whole time.

  14. Sam R. (verified owner) –

    Love how the activities are differentiated so all my students can work at their own level.

  15. Brittany S. (verified owner) –

    The vocabulary cards and posters were really helpful for my students who get writer’s block.

  16. Jennifer H. (verified owner) –

    What a fun writing center for November! Thank you!

  17. Amanda L. (verified owner) –

    The Stone Soup activities were a perfect addition to our folktale unit!

  18. Stephanie N. (verified owner) –

    I love that the majority of this resource was no-prep. Easy to set up!

  19. Stephanie W. (verified owner) –

    Loved the activities!

  20. Kris D. (verified owner) –

    Great activities that kept my students working at their writing center.

  21. Heather R. (verified owner) –

    The variety of writing templates really helped my students learn how to use my writing center.

  22. Christina S. (verified owner) –

    My students loved using the spinners and puppets!

  23. Julie R. (verified owner) –

    My students liked practicing writing this week, the arctic animals are so cute.

  24. Lisa R. (verified owner) –

    Perfect writing activities for our return to school after Christmas break.

  25. Jennifer V. (verified owner) –

    Perfect resource for my students to practice narrative writing.

  26. Amanda K. (verified owner) –

    Great for the week before break!

  27. Sam R. (verified owner) –

    Perfect Christmas activities for our December writing center!

  28. Grace L. (verified owner) –

    The Boom Cards were great for my ELL plans.

  29. Taylor C. (verified owner) –

    I love how this helps my students all work at their own pace.

  30. Kelly U. (verified owner) –

    This resource was a great way to start talking about habitats.

  31. Carly S. (verified owner) –

    So easy to get ready. I laminated everything so I can reuse it next year.

  32. Lisa R. (verified owner) –

    This worked great with our habitat’s lessons in science.

  33. Ellen M. (verified owner) –

    A great resource for our Valentine’s Day party!

  34. Deena O. (verified owner) –

    We used this the week after Groundhog Day, and my kids have never had more fun at their writing center. So many good activities, thank you!

  35. Keri V. (verified owner) –

    This was a really perfect way to teach my students a quick dental health lesson! Thank you!

  36. Tracey R. (verified owner) –

    A great way to fit Presidents Day into our lesson plans.

  37. Yolanda M. (verified owner) –

    Super Cute!

  38. Stephanie T. (verified owner) –

    My students really enjoyed these activities.

  39. Tiffany B. (verified owner) –

    We used the writing activities for our bulletin board. Thanks for making it so easy!

  40. Rachel L. (verified owner) –

    So cute! Thank you for the fun activities, my students loved them!

  41. Jaqui F. (verified owner) –

    Thank you so much for this resource! The students stay engaged and challenged with the various activities.

  42. Amanda H. (verified owner) –

    Takes the guess work out of making a center, easy to use and well thought out!

  43. Kendra L. (verified owner) –

    This is a great resource to use in my first grade classroom. Thank you!

  44. Chelsea H. (verified owner) –

    This is a great writing resource and easy to use for my students.

  45. Tanisha H. (verified owner) –

    A great resource for a science center!

  46. Bethany M. (verified owner) –

    This was a great hands on activity for centers.

  47. Adriana S. (verified owner) –

    I had looked for a complete writing center and this is it! There are many activities that are great for all levels.

  48. Janelle W. (verified owner) –

    I needed simple, predictable activities for my independent centers, and this writing set was exactly what I was looking for. I can’t wait to use it with my first graders.

  49. Stacey W. (verified owner) –

    I loved this resource! It was simple to use and my students loved it. Thank you!

  50. Patrice D. (verified owner) –

    This is a great resource to use in my first grade classroom to teach Earth Day. Thank you!

  51. Angel T. (verified owner) –

    This is a fabulous resource for centers. It includes activities that meet the needs of every student and the materials you need to support independence and encourage writing! I’m so glad I purchased this for my classroom.

  52. Hannah G. (verified owner) –

    I like that it can be differentiated and that students have the ability to pick and choose what activities to complete if given that option.

  53. Deena K. (verified owner) –

    Can’t wait to use this product this year! Love that I have a variety of ways to use it.

  54. Julia B. (verified owner) –

    Great for teaching the butterfly life cycle!

  55. Giselle L. (verified owner) –

    Thank you for creating such a helpful and engaging resource for my kiddos!!

  56. Jennifer C. (verified owner) –

    Excellent independent activites for centers while I am teaching small groups. My students enjoy these activities. Thank you!

  57. Terri S. (verified owner) –

    A great resource for writing centers!

  58. Caitlyn B. (verified owner) –

    Love using these writing centers for independent work, small group instruction, and teaching vocabulary.

  59. Amy O. (verified owner) –

    I love this writing center. There are plenty of options and the kiddos love the activities!

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