April Writing Prompts, Daily Writing Journal, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade

This April writing journal has writing prompts for the month of April. Incorporating monthly writing journals into your classroom routine can help foster a love for learning. As educators, we are always on the lookout for ways to engage our students and foster their love for learning. One such powerful tool that can transform your classroom is the implementation of monthly writing journals. This versatile resource not only helps your students practice writing skills but also promotes creativity, critical thinking, and overall student development.

Writing journals can be used many different ways in your classroom. Do what works for your learners. You could use this journal as a center activity, together during writing time, or for extra writing practice. I like to use these writing journals why my students are in small group instruction.

What is included…

Cover-Each Journal has a cover for the month. The covers come in color and a black and white option.

Vocabulary words-Vocabulary words are included, the words can be printed on cardstock and are perfect to display in a pocket chart or word wall. They also come in two pages that work great to include in each journal. At the beginning of each month, I like to review the monthly word cards together with the class and then I put them in a pocket chart or word wall. Your students can refer to these words while writing. You may also want to include the vocabulary words in their journals so they can refer to them often.

Journal pages- Each journal comes with a month's worth of journal pages. Every page includes an area where children can draw and color a picture to go with the journal entry. Each page in the journal has a journal prompt, where students can enhance self-expression, critical thinking skills and personal development and of course simply work on expressing themselves in written language. I also have included pages with handwriting lines and one with straight lines. If you want your students to write more, add the full page of lines to the back of the pages with the writing prompt.

Writing goal checklist-Included in each journal is a writing goal checklist. This comes in color and black and white. I like to include the writing goal checklists in each journal as a reminder of the expectations for writing.

Monthly journals are a valuable resource for any classroom and provide a way for students to develop writing skills, expand their vocabulary and learn to express themselves. I know you will see your students progress and grow.

What other teachers have said…

“One of the most used items I’ve ever purchased on TPT. I love this ready-made journal entry for my kiddos. They love it every morning!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kristin

“This is a must have resource for any teacher who wants their kids to be motivated to write!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Corey

“My students and I love to use this a writing center!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kate

“This resource has significantly helped change my morning routine. The picture cards that accompany the journals have helped my students successfully become independent writers!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Laren

Happy Teaching! Jane