Summer Writing Practice Directed Drawing Summer Write and Draw Sentence Writing

This Summer 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 summer 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 a visual starting point. The drawings cover summer, beach, ocean, insect, fruit and outdoor themes: sunflower, butterfly, ladybug, surfboard, ice cream, dolphin, strawberry, watermelon, sunglasses, palm tree, fish, sailboat, shell, beach ball, crab, lobster, popsicle, kite, sandcastle, starfish, seagull, shark, pineapple, octopus and anchor.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I love these activities for my students. They love learning how to draw and the practice of the printing is helpful for the year for kids.” 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 Summer Write and Draw Booklet Cover Page, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Summer KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about summer
• 1 Summer Poem Page
• 25 Summer Directed Drawing and Sentence Writing Pages
• 1 Summer Art Challenge Page, where students show their favorite summertime treats, such as ice cream, popsicles and refreshing drinks

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for morning work, writing centers, early finishers, sub plans, end of year writing, summer school or homeschool writing practice. Print single pages as you need them, or turn the set into a summer write and draw booklet that students work through over time.

Every page follows the same format, so students get repeated practice and know what to expect. It is especially useful for visual learners, reluctant writers and students who are still developing vocabulary, letter formation and sentence structure.

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 directed drawing steps are there to help students feel successful, and they can add their own creative details.

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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.

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Ms Artastic