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1st Grade Spring Writing Centers Bundle

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

The Spring Writing Centers Bundle provides 16 engaging writing centers for 1st grade, covering themes like weather, space, Earth Day, and more. Students build vocabulary and practice narrative, informative, and descriptive writing with differentiated templates and interactive activities that support Science of Reading practices.

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The Spring Writing Centers Bundle has 16 sets of spring writing activities that introduce 1st grade students to new vocabulary and provides opportunities to practice independent writing. Students practice narrative, informative, and descriptive writing with activities aligned to 1st grade writing standards and the Science of Reading. Activities are differentiated so students can write at their own level, from individual words to complete sentences and short paragraphs.

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
  • Spring 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 spring vocabulary words, color the pictures, and write the word or use the word in a sentence
  • Spring List Templates – Students write words from the vocabulary poster, or write a list of their favorite spring activities
  • Letter Template – Students write spring-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 both Google Slides, and Boom Cards
  • Spring 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
  • Spring 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 spring 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 Spring 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 Spring 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: 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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What vocabulary words are included?​

Vocabulary words include: sun, clouds, snow, wind, rainbow, tornado, rain, lightning, raincoat, bird, kite, butterfly, umbrella, rain, raincoat, rainbow, flower, blossoms, spring, summer, fall, winter, rain coat, tshirt, sweater, coat, eyes, see, ear, hear, hand, touch, nose, smell, mouth, taste, rainbow, horseshoe, shamrock, stack of coins, coin, pot of gold, leprechaun, harp, balloon, Earth, trash can, recycle bin, recycle, trash bag, seeds, water bottle, seedling, tree, recycling worker, recycle truck, recycling bin, can, plastic bag, paper bag, paper, plastic bottle, newspaper, flower, sun, seed, roots, sprout, soil, stem, leaf, water, vacuum, laundry, clothesline, mop, sponge, bucket, broom, dust pan, trash can, Easter Bunny, Easter Basket, Easter Egg, Dying Easter Eggs, Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Egg Roll, lamb, chick, flower, crab, octopus, seahorse, squid, sea turtle, dolphin, whale, shark, manatee, beach, sand castle, sunscreen, shovel, sand pail, swim suit, flip flops, sun, sunglasses, tent, campfire, chair, lantern, sleeping bag, log, cabin, flashlight, smores, eggs, branch, flower, caterpillar, chrysalis, leaf, adult butterfly, zoo, zookeeper, hippo, monkey, bear, elephant, zebra, lion, giraffe

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Save Time & Money With These 1st Grade 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 Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring Writing Center and get everything you need for an easy-to-use, differentiated writing resource.

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Year-Long Writing Center Bundle
47 differentiated centers full of 1st grade 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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19 reviews for 1st Grade Spring Writing Centers Bundle

  1. Jaqui F. (verified owner) –

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

  2. Amanda H. (verified owner) –

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

  3. Kendra L. (verified owner) –

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

  4. Chelsea H. (verified owner) –

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

  5. Tanisha H. (verified owner) –

    A great resource for a science center!

  6. Bethany M. (verified owner) –

    This was a great hands on activity for centers.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Stacey W. (verified owner) –

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

  10. Patrice D. (verified owner) –

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Deena K. (verified owner) –

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

  14. Julia B. (verified owner) –

    Great for teaching the butterfly life cycle!

  15. Giselle L. (verified owner) –

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

  16. Jennifer C. (verified owner) –

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

  17. Terri S. (verified owner) –

    A great resource for writing centers!

  18. Caitlyn B. (verified owner) –

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

  19. Amy O. (verified owner) –

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

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