April Writing Practice Directed Drawing Spring Write and Draw Sentence Writing

This April Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with sentence writing practice for K to 2 students. On each page, students draw an April picture, trace and write the word, trace and write a simple sentence, and then write their own sentence using the word.

Drawing first gives young writers something real to talk and write about. The drawings follow April and spring themes: umbrella, boot, cloud, rain drop, egg, bunny, rabbit, cherry blossom, tulip, Earth, daisy, frog, chick, tadpole, seedling, dandelion, rainbow, ladybug, bee, butterfly, basket, duck, fishing rod, bunny hiding and chick hatching. The directed drawings are created by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic).

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I love this as bell work for my students. The love the pictures as they are simple to create, also they are practicing their printing.” Jamie M.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 About the Writing and Drawing Booklets Page explaining how the resource supports art integration, directed drawing and sentence writing
• 1 How to Use Write and Draws Page with prep ideas and classroom suggestions
• 1 April Write and Draw Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
• 1 April KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about April
• 1 April Poem Page
• 25 April Directed Drawing and Sentence Writing Pages
• 1 April Art Challenge Page, a whimsical Easter egg hunt in a garden full of blooming cherry blossoms, hidden nests and a curious bunny watching from behind a tree

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for morning work, writing centers, art centers, early finishers, sub plans or homeschool writing practice. They also fit Earth Day and Easter writing. Print single pages as you need them, or turn the set into an April booklet that students work through over the month.

Every page follows the same format, so students get repeated practice and can work more independently. It suits visual learners and reluctant writers especially well, because the drawing gives them a starting point before the writing. Skills practiced include sentence writing, handwriting, vocabulary, drawing confidence, fine motor skills and visual literacy.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Classroom teachers, homeschool educators, substitute teachers and art teachers working with K to 2 students.

What kind of writing does it support?

Sentence writing. Students trace and write a themed word, trace and write a simple sentence, and write their own sentence using the word.

How long does each page take?

It depends on the student, your writing expectations and how much detail they add. One page may fit in one class or writing block, and students who color carefully may take longer.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

Do students need to be strong artists?

No. The drawing steps are there to help students feel successful, and they can add their own details before writing.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic