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1st Grade Winter Writing Centers Bundle

Original price was: $75.00.Current price is: $52.50.

The Winter Writing Centers Bundle includes 15 themed writing centers for 1st grade. With vocabulary cards, print-and-digital activities, and differentiated tasks, students practice narrative, informative, and descriptive writing aligned to standards and the Science of Reading.

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The Winter Writing Centers Bundle has 15 sets of winter 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
  • Winter 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 winter vocabulary words, color the pictures, and write the word or use the word in a sentence
  • Winter List Templates – Students write words from the vocabulary poster, or write a list of their favorite winter activities
  • Letter Template – Students write winter-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
  • Winter 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
  • Winter 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 winter 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 Winter 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 Winter 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: 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.

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What vocabulary words are included?​

Vocabulary words include: old man, old woman, gingerbread man, oven, cow, horse, cat, river, fox, cocoa, boots, skates, mitten, snow, snowman, coat, sled, snowsuit, candy, candy heart, gumdrop, candy cane, mint, lollipop, gumball, sucker, jelly bean, cake pop, muffin, marshmallow, cake roll, cookies, cupcake, moose, walrus, arctic fox, penguin, reindeer, polar bear, husky dog, snowy owl, harp seal, George Washington Carver, Jan Ernst Matzelieger, Marie Van Brittan Brown, Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Patricia Bath, Alexander Miles, Ruby Bridges, Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, Jefferson Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, White House, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, ocean, forest, desert, prairie, mountains, arctic, rainforest, beach, savanna, tubing, hockey, sledding, snowshoeing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snow hill, skiing, skating, groundhog, spring, stump, shadow, winter, clouds, burrow, sun, February, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, log cabin, eagle, penny, quarter, flag, vote, ballot box, dentist, tooth, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouth, dentist chair, dental floss, tooth fairy, mouthwash, cat, dog, goldfish, mouse, rabbit, bird, turtle, frog, hamster, heart, bear, card, cupcake, balloon, chocolate, candy, rose, friend
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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 Winter 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 Winter Writing Center helps 1st grade students build independence, strengthen vocabulary, and practice with different types of winter 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 winter.

Download the Winter 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 Winter Writing Paper
Grab a set of free winter-themed paper – comes with 20 winter writing ideas.

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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22 reviews for 1st Grade Winter Writing Centers Bundle

  1. Stephanie W. (verified owner) –

    Loved the activities!

  2. Kris D. (verified owner) –

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

  3. Heather R. (verified owner) –

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

  4. Christina S. (verified owner) –

    My students loved using the spinners and puppets!

  5. Julie R. (verified owner) –

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

  6. Lisa R. (verified owner) –

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

  7. Jennifer V. (verified owner) –

    Perfect resource for my students to practice narrative writing.

  8. Amanda K. (verified owner) –

    Great for the week before break!

  9. Sam R. (verified owner) –

    Perfect Christmas activities for our December writing center!

  10. Grace L. (verified owner) –

    The Boom Cards were great for my ELL plans.

  11. Taylor C. (verified owner) –

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

  12. Kelly U. (verified owner) –

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

  13. Carly S. (verified owner) –

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

  14. Lisa R. (verified owner) –

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

  15. Ellen M. (verified owner) –

    A great resource for our Valentine’s Day party!

  16. 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!

  17. Keri V. (verified owner) –

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

  18. Tracey R. (verified owner) –

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

  19. Yolanda M. (verified owner) –

    Super Cute!

  20. Stephanie T. (verified owner) –

    My students really enjoyed these activities.

  21. Tiffany B. (verified owner) –

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

  22. Rachel L. (verified owner) –

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

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