This month’s (April 2021) writing activity freebie is sure to create some sweet ideas! No matter the grade level, you can keep it as simple as kids writing a description of the setting, or you can challenge your kids to create an exciting adventure in a place made of candy! Keep on reading to collect this month’s free writing resource.
File Type
The file is in Microsoft PowerPoint format, which hopefully will suit many digital learning needs. But, if not, you can save the digital ‘Prompt Card’ from the document as an image onto your desktop and re-use the image in another file type that suits your virtual learning platform.
Download your free April 2021 copy below:
april_2021_writing_prompt.pptx
File Size:
1751 kb
File Type:
pptx
Preparation and Assigning
- Digital Use: delete the editable lines under the prompt, and then your students can type their story in that textbox section. They can add more slides if they wish to make their story longer! Otherwise, you can also copy and paste the visual prompt with instructions ‘image’ into another file type or platform that works best for your virtual learning style. –> To save the prompt digital ‘card’, right-click the image, click ‘Save as Picture’ from the drop-down menu, then rename the prompt card and save it into your preferred destination folder.
- Printable Use: Print the worksheet slides, make copies, and the prompt is ready to go!
Story Guidelines & Challenges
The prompt card includes guidelines and suggestions to help your students with what to include in their story. Make the story challenge optional for extra credit points.
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Check out some more April Resources to make learning fun for your kids this month!
Easter Reading Mystery: Once Upon a Crime, EGGpocalypse!
A$4.50
Easter Reading Mystery: Once Upon A Crime, EGGpocalypse!
(Teaching Resource – Worksheets pdf, Google Slides Option + Video Hook)
Grade Suitability: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
(This varies depending on the reading ability of students. Some guidance may be required for younger students.)
Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Docs option provided within your download.
NEW – Distance Learning Update: I’ve added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete without having to print the pages. Please note, you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.
Your students will have fun solving this Easter themed mystery while learning skills in reading, comprehension,cause & effect, nouns, verbs, adjectives, synonyms, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning!
1st Grade Spring Packet of Mini Math Mysteries (Printable & Digital Worksheets)
A$5.00
This 1st Grade Spring Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in both printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for 1st Grade or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly with a digital option of the worksheets on Google Slides provided.
2nd Grade Spring Packet of Mini Math Mysteries (Printable & Digital Worksheets)
A$5.00
This 2nd Grade Spring Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in both printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for 2nd Grade or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly with a digital option of the worksheets on Google Slides provided.
3rd Grade Spring Packet of Mini Math Mysteries (Printable & Digital Worksheets)
A$5.00
This 3rd Grade Spring Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in both printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for 3rd Grade or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly with a digital option of the worksheets on Google Slides provided.
Kindergarten Spring Packet of Mini Math Mysteries Printable & Digital Worksheets
A$5.00
This Kindergarten Spring Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in both printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for Kindergarten or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly with a digital option of the worksheets on Google Slides provided.
Spring Math Mystery: Case of Bee Bandits – 1st Grade Edition
A$4.50
Spring Math Mystery: the Case of the Bee Bandits- 1st Grade Edition. This math activity is a fun way to review and practice mathematical skills in the classroom or at home. Ideal for spiral review, consolidation, math centers, homework, enrichment, early-finisher, or the sub-tub.
Easy prep! Print and solve option OR go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided to complete the worksheets digitally.
Students must complete math worksheets to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of possibilities to solve the mystery case!
Spring Math Mystery: Case of the Bee Bandits – 2nd Grade Edition
A$4.50
Spring Math Mystery: the Case of the Bee Bandits. This math activity is a fun way to review and practice mathematical skills in the classroom or at home. Ideal for spiral review, consolidation, math centers, homework, enrichment, early-finisher or the sub-tub.
Easy prep! Print and solve option OR go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided to complete the worksheets digitally.
Students must complete math worksheets to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of possibilities to solve the mystery case!
NEW – Distance Learning Update: I’ve added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete without having to print the pages.
Spring Math Mystery: Case of the Bee Bandits – 3rd Grade Edition
A$4.50
Spring Math Mystery: the Case of the Bee Bandits . This math activity is a fun way to review and practice mathematical skills in the classroom or at home. Ideal for spiral review, consolidation, math centers, homework, enrichment, early-finisher or the sub-tub.
Easy prep! Print and solve option OR go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided to complete the worksheets digitally.
Students must complete math worksheets to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of possibilities to solve the mystery case!
NEW – Distance Learning Update: I’ve added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete without having to print the pages.
Spring Math Mystery: Case of the Bee Bandits – 4th Grade Edition
A$4.50
Spring Math Mystery: the Case of the Bee Bandits. This math activity is a fun way to review and practice mathematical skills in the classroom or at home. Ideal for spiral review, consolidation, math centers, homework, enrichment, early-finisher or the sub-tub.
Easy prep! Print and solve option OR go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided to complete the worksheets digitally.
Students must complete math worksheets to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of possibilities to solve the mystery case!
NEW – Distance Learning Update: I’ve added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete without having to print the pages.
Spring Math Mystery: Case of the Bee Bandits – 5th Grade Edition
A$4.50
Spring Math Mystery: the Case of the Bee Bandits – 5th Grade Edition. This math activity is a fun way to review and practice mathematical skills in the classroom or at home. Ideal for spiral review, consolidation, math centers, homework, enrichment, early-finisher, or the sub-tub.
Easy prep! Print and solve option OR go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided to complete the worksheets digitally.
Students must complete math worksheets to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of possibilities to solve the mystery case!
Spring Math Mystery: Case of the Bee Bandits – 6th Grade Edition
A$4.50
Spring Math Mystery: the Case of the Bee Bandits. This math activity is a fun way to review and practice mathematical skills in the classroom or at home. Ideal for spiral review, consolidation, math centers, homework, enrichment, early-finisher or the sub-tub.
Easy prep! Print and solve option OR go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided to complete the worksheets digitally.
Students must complete math worksheets to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of possibilities to solve the mystery case!
NEW – Distance Learning Update: I’ve added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete without having to print the pages.
Earth Day Math Mystery: The Case of the Litterbug – Kindergarten Edition
A$4.50
This Earth Day Math Mystery (Kindergarten), the “Case of The Litterbug”, is a fun way to practice math skills in a worksheet format.
This edition uses my 5’W’s Mystery structure.
Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Docs option provided within your download.
NEW – Distance Learning Update: I’ve added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete without having to print the pages. Please note, you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.