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September Writing Centers – 1st Grade Independent Writing Practice

Original price was: $25.00.Current price is: $14.00.

Support writing independence all month long with five themed centers: Apples, Fall, Johnny Appleseed, School Supplies, and Sports. Includes print-and-digital options, vocabulary tools, and flexible templates for differentiated writing routines.

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The September Writing Centers Bundle includes five themed centers that help first grade students build writing independence through consistent, vocabulary-rich routines. With flexible templates and engaging vocabulary tools, students practice drawing, labeling, sentence writing, and paragraph formation, all while reinforcing key themes for the month of September. Use these writing centers during your literacy block, in writing rotations, or as independent tasks that support your lesson plans.

Why The September Writing Centers Bundle Works

This bundle gives you a full month of writing centers without the need to reteach expectations. Every center follows the same structure, so your students grow more confident with each new theme. Vocabulary cards, writing prompts, and visual tools are designed for easy differentiation, making it simple to meet a wide range of student needs with one consistent format.

What’s Included

Five complete writing centers:

  • Apples
  • Fall
  • Johnny Appleseed
  • School Supplies
  • Sports
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Buy The Bundle And Save

Each writing center in this bundle is regularly $5. By purchasing the bundle, you get them for just $3.60 each—a savings of over 25%.

Each Center Includes

No-Prep Printables:

  • Vocabulary Word Cards
  • Vocabulary Picture Cards & Poster
  • Mini Vocabulary Book
  • Word Spinner for “Spin and Write” Activities
  • Find, Color, Write Activities
  • Paper Bag Puppet for
  • Writing Engagement

 

Writing Templates with:

  • Options for drawing cards or spinning for vocabulary words
  • Space for larger illustrations with sentence or paragraph writing
  • Vocabulary-based prompts for sentence or picture responses
  • Draw And Write writing activities for vocabulary words
  • Letter and list making writing practice
  • Write What You Like &
  • Write What You See activities for student-driven or vocabulary-focused writing

Digital Components:
This center includes interactive digital activities on both Google Slides and Boom Cards, designed to support vocabulary, writing, and sentence formation skills:

Boom Cards

  • Students listen to an audio prompt and select the correct vocabulary image then write or type a sentence using the vocabulary word
  • Additional writing activities with picture prompts. Students drag the image and write a matching word or sentence

 

Google Slides

  • Students swipe through themed slides and write the matching vocabulary word or sentence
  • Additional writing activities with picture prompts. Students drag the image and write a matching word or sentence

Vocabulary Themes Covered

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Apple Writing Center: red apple, wagon, apple tree, green apple, basket, apple cider, yellow apple, orchard, apple pie

School Supplies Writing Center: eraser, glue, backpack, glue stick, scissors, crayon, book, pencil, paper

Johnny Appleseed Writing Center: Johnny Appleseed, pot, apple seeds, apple, apple core, seedling, apple tree, apple juice, apple pie

Fall Writing Center: red leaf, acorn, pumpkin, orange leaf, scarecrow, hay, yellow leaf, apple, brown leaf

Sports Writing Center: soccer, golf, hockey, bowling, volleyball, baseball, tennis, basketball, football

How It Supports Your Instruction

  • Supports Science of Reading principles with multiple exposures to thematic vocabulary
  • Builds oral language and written expression through structured routines
  • Aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.5, W.1.6, and W.1.8
  • Differentiated activities — students draw, label, write sentences, or compose paragraphs

Why Teachers Love It

“The writing centers made a huge difference. My students knew exactly what to do every time.
— Melissa G., 1st Grade Teacher

I prepped once and just swapped vocabulary cards. These centers work for everyone in my class.”
— Carla T., 1st Grade Teacher

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Prep Once, Use All Month

All materials are easy to prep, laminate, and store by theme. Printables can be used double-sided and organized in folders or bins. With both print and digital options, you can keep your writing block running smoothly, no matter what your week looks like.

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Ideal For

  • Literacy centers and writing rotations
  • Thematic units: Apples, Fall, Johnny Appleseed, Back to School, Sports
  • Teachers who want low-prep, high-impact writing activities
  • Classrooms focusing on vocabulary development and sentence structure

The September Writing Centers Bundle gives your students structured, independent writing practice across five engaging themes. With consistent routines, vocabulary support, and differentiated formats, these centers help your classroom run smoothly while students grow as writers. Download the bundle to simplify your September writing plans.

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How To Set Up A Writing Center: A Step-By-Step Guide For Teachers
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First Grade Apple Day Activities For Writing, Science, and Reading
A full-day plan with engaging, cross-curricular apple-themed activities that integrate reading, writing, and science for your first grade classroom.

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"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."

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"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."