Back to School Writing Practice Directed Drawing Write and Draw Sentence Writing

This Back to School 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 a school-themed picture, trace and write the word, trace 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 are familiar back to school objects and characters: backpack, pencil case, pencil, pen, eraser, ruler, scissors, glue, lunch box, water bottle, crayon, marker, book, science beaker, paint palette, sticky note, globe, desk, school bus, apple, bookworm, owl, dinosaur, shoe and clipboard.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Love using in the morning when my students come in. I have been getting them for every month.” Jamie M.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 About the Writing and Drawing Booklets Page
• 1 How to Use Write and Draws Page with prep ideas and classroom suggestions
• 1 Back to School Write and Draw Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Back to School KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about the new school year
• 1 Back to School Poem Page
• 25 Back to School Directed Drawing and Sentence Writing Pages
• 1 Back to School Art Challenge Page, where students design a unique, vibrant backpack

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for morning work, writing centers, early finishers, sub plans, the first week of school or homeschool writing practice. Print single pages as you need them, or staple the set into a back to school booklet that students work through over time.

Every page follows the same format, so students know what to expect and get repeated practice with handwriting, vocabulary and sentence structure. It suits visual learners and reluctant writers especially well, because the drawing gives them a starting point before the writing.

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 every student succeed, and they can add their own details once they finish.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (2)

★★★★ “This was a great resource and makes my job much easier.” Sharon L.

★★★ “A great resource that saves me time when preparing programs to use with my students in special education from a variety of grade levels with differing ability levels.” Deborah K.

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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. Any clip art may be used 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