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The Apple Writing Center is a no-prep resource that helps first grade students build vocabulary and write independently. With printable and digital options, students use apple-themed writing templates and vocabulary tools to write words, sentences, or short paragraphs.
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This Apple Writing Center provides ready-to-use 1st grade writing activities that support vocabulary development and independent writing at varied skill levels. Students will use writing templates and vocabulary tools to write words, sentences, or short paragraphs. Standards-based, and SOR-aligned, this writing center provides your students with opportunities to practice informative, narrative, and descriptive writing skills.
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 Apple 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: red apple, wagon, apple tree, green apple, basket, apple cider, yellow apple, orchard, apple pie.
Save 30% off this writing center along with 4 other fall writing centers. The September Writing Centers Bundle includes fall writing ideas for apples, Johnny Appleseed, school supplies, sports, and fall. 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.
The Apple 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 Apple Writing Center and get everything you need for an easy-to-use, differentiated writing resource.
Free Apple Writing Paper
Grab your set of free apple-themed paper – comes with 20 fall writing ideas.
September Writing Center Bundle
5 full centers full of fall writing activities for your classroom
First Grade Apple Day Activities for Writing, Science And Reading
Use this post to plan a full day of apple-themed instruction.
"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."
3 reviews for 1st Grade Apple Writing Center
Rachel D. (verified owner) –
I didn’t have to explain it more than once, my kids knew exactly what to do.
Tanya M. (verified owner) –
Loved the mix of writing levels. I used the puppet game for my shy writers and it really worked.
Elise G. (verified owner) –
It took just a few minutes to get ready, it’s very easy to set up.
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