October Directed Drawings Writing Prompts Journals Autumn Writing Activities

This October Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with word and sentence writing practice for kindergarten to grade 2. On each page, students draw an October picture, trace and write the word, trace a simple sentence, and then write their own sentence using the word. A short reminder at the bottom prompts them to check their work.

Drawing first gives young writers something real to talk and write about. The drawings are cozy fall and gently spooky October favorites: owl, pumpkin, sweater, squirrel, apple cider, lantern, leaf, broom, tree, raccoon, fox, cat, hedgehog, potion, candle, spider, cauldron, moon, star, bat, crow, beaver, bear, pumpkin pie and ghost in a jar.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Cover Page
• 1 About the Write and Draw Journals Page
• 1 How to Use Write and Draws Page with prep ideas and classroom suggestions
• 1 October Write and Draw Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Know, Wonder, Learn Page about October
• 1 October Poem Page
• 25 October Directed Drawing and Sentence Writing Pages
• 1 Art Challenge Page: October Adventures of a Curious Cat

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for morning work, literacy centers, art centers, early finishers, sub plans, independent practice or homeschool learning. Print single pages as you need them, or add the booklet cover to make an October write and draw journal that students work through over the month.

The routine is the same on every page: draw, trace, write. Tracing the word and sentence supports handwriting and letter formation, and the final sentence lets students try their own writing with a familiar word in front of them. Students who are not ready for independent sentences can focus on the tracing or share their sentence out loud with an adult.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Kindergarten to grade 2 classroom teachers, homeschool educators, substitute teachers and art teachers who want to combine directed drawing, handwriting and early sentence writing.

What kind of writing does it focus on?

Word tracing, handwriting and simple sentence writing.

How long does each page take?

It depends on your students and how much time they spend drawing and coloring. One page can usually be completed in one class or writing block.

Do students need to be strong artists?

No. Each drawing is broken into simple steps, so students can follow along, add their own details and feel successful.

What supplies do I need?

Pencils, erasers, and crayons, colored pencils or markers. The pages are blackline and print ready, so they are easy to photocopy.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

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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 the clip art as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. 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.

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Ms Artastic