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By Amanda Boyarshinov 7 Comments

Arctic Animals Writing Prompts

How do I get my kids to write more this winter?  Use thematic writing prompts!

Print and assemble these free arctic animal mini books for your writing or literacy center. Add in a fun winter themed alphabet sensory bin and you have a set of interactive literacy activities for children to complete!

Print and assemble these free arctic animal mini books for your writing or literacy center.

Arctic Animal Writing Prompts

Free to print, low cost to assemble and SOOO quick to make a bunch if you are a teacher.

We make them 25 pages at a time, which means, each child gets to write and take home 4 arctic animals themed mini books.

Materials Needed

  • Arctic Tundra Mini Book Covers (click here to download this and other writing prompts)
  • Stapler
  • scissors
  • pencil
  • crayons
  • arctic animal stickers (optional)
Print and assemble these free arctic animal mini books for your writing or literacy center.

How to Make Arctic Animals Writing Prompts

1. Print the arctic tundra mini book cover page.

2. Set 5-10 sheets of blank paper behind the cover page.

3. Staple the pages together at each side.

4. Arrange in a pleasing way on a kid-friendly desk or table. Include pencils, crayons, and arctic animal stickers.

Arctic Writing Prompt Ideas

Let children create their own stories.

Write about the animal body parts on each page.

Follow a sentence pattern such as: A penguin can ______.

Write a different fact about the animal on each page.

Write a story with the animal as the main character.

Looking for more Winter Activities for Preschoolers? Try these…

Winter Activities for Preschool inspired by Children's Books
Penguin Activities for Kids
Snowman Activities for Preschoolers

Like this idea? Pin for later or share now with a friend!

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Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Kindergarten, Preschool, Winter

About Amanda Boyarshinov

K - 12 masters reading teacher, author and mom to 3. Amanda is a National Board Certified teacher with oodles of experience in early childhood education.

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Comments

  1. Growing Book by Book says

    January 6, 2016 at 8:04 am

    I love how open-ended these books are for young writers.

    Reply
  2. Natasha Johnson says

    January 6, 2016 at 8:59 am

    You know we have been all about the mini book this year and this one is great and open-ended for us.

    Reply
  3. Theresa A says

    January 6, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Open ended books really capture the imagination. Our kids love creating stories. Thank you for the great printables!

    Reply
  4. Cerys Parker says

    January 6, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    This is fantastic – I can use the same idea with my 2 different aged children and they both will be able to work at their own level

    Reply
  5. Nicolette Roux says

    January 7, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    This is great! we love homemade books and coloring!

    Reply
  6. alecia francois says

    January 8, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Both of my kids love homemade books. And open ended work seems to be my daughter's favorite! Thanks for the pintable!

    Reply

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