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1st Grade Fall Writing Centers Bundle

Original price was: $80.00.Current price is: $56.00.

The Fall Writing Centers Bundle includes sixteen differentiated 1st grade writing centers with vocabulary cards, posters, and writing templates. Students write words, sentences, or short paragraphs on topics like apples, pumpkins, Halloween, turkeys, and more using engaging tools like spinners, puppets, and mini-books. Includes printable and digital choices on Google Slides and Boom Cards for writing centers, small groups, or independent practice.

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The Fall Writing Centers Bundle includes sixteen 1st grade writing centers that build vocabulary and support independent writing. Each standards-based, Science of Reading-aligned resource offers practice in narrative, informative, and descriptive writing. With differentiated writing templates, vocabulary posters, word cards, and interactive activities, students can write words, sentences, or short paragraphs at their own skill level.

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
pumpkin writing center

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
  • Fall 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 fall vocabulary words, color the pictures, and write the word or use the word in a sentence
  • Fall List Templates – Students write words from the vocabulary poster, or write a list of their favorite fall activities
  • Letter Template – Students write fall-themed 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 Google Slides
  • Fall Vocabulary Poster – 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 fall writing ideas, correct spelling, and picture references
  • Fall 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 fall puppets. (Puppet game directions included)
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Digital Writing Activities (W.1.6 – Writing using digital tools)

  • Writing Activities: 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.
  • Vocabulary Activities: Students swipe through vocabulary slides, read the words and sentences aloud and write them on one of the writing templates.

Differentiation

Students work on the same 1st 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 Fall 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.

turkey writing center

FAQ About the Fall 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 1st grade 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.
fire safety writing center

What vocabulary words are included?​

Vocabulary words include: glue, crayon, scissors, backpack, pencil, glue stick, eraser, paper, book, red apple, wagon, apple tree, green apple, basket, apple cider, yellow apple, orchard, apple pie, Johnny Appleseed, seedling, apple seeds, apple, pot, apple core, apple juice, volleyball, football, basketball, tennis, bowling, baseball, hockey, soccer, golf, red leaf, yellow leaf, orange leaf, brown leaf, hay, scarecrow, pumpkin, acorn, seed, sprout, vine, blossom, pumpkin, pumpkin patch, pumpkin pie, pumpkin donut, pumpkin spice coffee, bat, pup, cave, night, wing, fangs, feet, head, spider, egg, spinneret, web, legs, eyes, fangs, spiderlings, chef, police officer, firefighter, mail carrier, vet, crossing guard, teacher, doctor, detective, fire, firefighter, firesuit, hose, fire house, fire truck, hydrant, helmet, fire alarm, cat, Jack, costume, candy, moon, mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, brother, sister, cousin, aunt, uncle, farmer, barn, goose, sheep, pig, chicken, horse, donkey, cow, hamburger, hot dog, taco, sandwich, chicken, pizza, fries, chips, popcorn, turkey, egg, poult, head, feet, beak, snood, wing, tail, traveler, village, stone, pot, carrots, potato, onion, ladle, soup
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Save Time & Money With More Fall Writing Activities

Save 30% off the Year Long Writing Centers Bundle. This includes 47 differentiated 1st grade writing activity sets for an entire year. The Writing Centers Bundle includes writing ideas for apples, pumpkins, turkeys, winter, spring, Earth Day, butterflies, and more.

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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Why Teachers Love the Fall Writing Center

  • Includes fun activities to motivate students to write independently
  • Different types of fall 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 Fall Writing Center helps 1st grade students build independence, strengthen vocabulary, and practice with different types of fall 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 fall.

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

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More Writing Tools For Your Classroom

Free Pumpkin Writing Paper
Grab a set of free pumpkin-themed paper – comes with 20 fall writing ideas.

Year-Long Writing Center Bundle
47 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.

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18 reviews for 1st Grade Fall 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!

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