Simple September and Fall Writing Activities
Fun and Free Activities, Ideas and Creative Projects for Children
Aug 5, 2008
With so many things to think about at the beginning of the school year, simple activities are often best for both the teacher and the students. Here are some quick and easy to prepare writing projects for just such a time!
All About Me Book
Make a booklet of two sheets of white copy paper and one piece of construction paper. Fold the white paper in half and fold the construction paper in half. Staple the white pages inside. Have students write about themselves in order to introduce themselves to their new classmates. They can write a sentence or two on the bottom of the page and then either illustrate the books or cut out magazine pictures to illustrate.
The project can be open ended, or a topic can be assigned for each page to make all of the books similar in content. All of the books can be stored in a special box or basket in the classroom so the students can enjoy them at any time. (Hint: This basic book works well for any subject or topic!)
Back to School Classroom Newspaper
Have each student contribute a small piece about themselves for the back to school classroom newspaper. They can write a story, introduce another member of the class, write about their summer vacation, contribute a book review, etc. Compile all of the material into a newsletter and send home with students.
Favorite Fall Activities Diorama
Brainstorm a list of fun fall/autumn activities and post in the classroom. Have each student create a shoebox diorama of one of their favorite fall activities. Include a copy of their written piece “My Favorite Fall Activity.”
New School Year Writing Prompts
- The First Day of School
- Meeting New Friends
- My Hopes for the New School Year
- Hooray for School!
- What Makes a Great Teacher?
- Five Tips for a Great School Year
September Writing Prompts
- September is the Best Month of the Year
- September Leaves
- I Don’t Like September
- September Fun
- The September Scarecrow Mystery
Fall or Autumn Writing Prompts
- Fall is…
- The Perfect Autumn
- My Favorite Fall Activity
- A Perfect Fall Day
- Hooray for Fall!
- Apples and Pumpkins and Leaves. Oh My!
- If It Could Be Autumn All Year
Apple Writing Prompts
- The Year the Apples Didn’t Fall
- The Dog Who Loved Apples
- The Great Apple Orchard Caper
- Johnny Appleseed's Fantastic Journey
- How to Make an Apple Pie
The early part of the school year can be such fun with easy writing projects. To find more simple activities, see Back to School Writing Prompts for Lesson Plans and Simple Activities for the First Day of School. Teachers of younger students will enjoy Kindergarten and First Grade Apple Unit Ideas.
