Story Starters: Writing Prompts for 1st - 2nd Grade

These fun and simple creative writing story starters will give students a starting point from which they can take any number of directions. This book can be used as a group activity for parent and child or siblings. Each of you can take turns making up a sentence while writing the story down. Your child will be especially proud of the story they wrote together with a loved one or friend. Keep this book in a folder to review as the child’s writing skills progress—it’s a great treasure to review. The development of good reading and writing skills are essential, not only for success in school but also for success in life. The simple story starters in this book will help your student develop their writing skills and spark their ability to think creatively. The illustrations in this book are funny and easy to relate to for students. Coloring or painting the illustrations also adds another personal touch for the student to take ownership as the author of each story starter entry. Grade level is perfect for an advanced kindergartner or a 1st grader. Homeschoolers can also benefit from this as beginning writers.