Earth Day Craft and Writing Prompt Worksheets Art Lesson Bulletin Board Activity

This Earth Day Craft and Write pairs a hands-on Earth Day craft with fiction and non-fiction writing. Students follow a tutorial to make the craft, then add their own artistic flavor by choosing from a range of craft elements, so every design turns out a little different.

After the craft, students write about it using planning pages, prompt pages or blank writing pages, then finish with coloring, reflection and a 3 Stars and a Wish. With the adaptable templates and primary and intermediate writing pages, it suits 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. The craft style is inspired by the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF AND PPT VERSION)

• Lesson Plan (2 pages)
• Learning Standards Covered
• Lesson Hook: a warm-up drawing challenge
• About the Theme reading to read aloud or for students to read on their own
• 2 Rubrics so you can tailor the lesson to your students
• Writing Peer Feedback page
• 3 Stars and a Wish for self-reflection and summative assessment
• Various Craft Elements so each student can create a unique design
• Example of the craft
• Educator Step-by-Step Instructions and a PowerPoint Step-by-Step, handy for you or to leave with a sub
• Craft Templates with a choice of elements
• Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing Planning Pages
• Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing Prompt Pages for primary and intermediate writers
• Blank Writing Pages

HOW TO USE IT

Photocopy the craft elements and put a few out at each table so students can pick the ones they want. Save the unused pieces with the lesson plan for next year, which means less prep and less waste. Use the step-by-step instructions or the PowerPoint to guide students through the craft.

Once the crafts are done, guide students into writing inspired by what they made. Choose the planning, prompt or blank pages that fit your writers, and wrap up with coloring, peer feedback and reflection.

FAQ

What grades is this for?

1st to 5th grade. The adaptable templates and the primary and intermediate writing pages let you match the lesson to your class.

Do I need a lot of art supplies?

The craft is built from printable templates and craft elements that students cut and glue, so it works well when supplies and time are short.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF and PPT version, written in American English.

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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