Make spring a celebration of the change in seasons in your classroom. It’s an exciting time for students as they start to think about warmer weather, and it’s a busy time for teachers who are getting their classrooms cleaned up. Take some brain breaks throughout the day to give students a creative writing prompt for spring to inspire their imaginations.
5 Creative Writing Prompts to Bring Spring into the Classroom
These 5 spring creative writing prompts are themed to fit the spring season. Students can imagine their own magical garden, a sky raining something strange, or their idea of the perfect spring day. Pick your favorite prompt and celebrate the spring season.
A Garden All Your Own
In the spring, gardeners plant seeds to grow lots of things like fruits, vegetables, and flowers. If you could plant a garden that grows anything you want, what would it be? How would you use what you grow?
Busy as a Bee
One day when you are sitting outside, a colony of bees comes to ask you for help finding a place to live. Where do you think the bees should build their home? Why is that the best place for them to live?
Spring is Time for Fun
Each season comes with its own set of activities and fun things to do. What do you like to do in the spring that you can’t do in the winter? What do you love about spring, and what makes the spring season special?
A Mysterious Rainstorm
One day, you notice storm clouds outside. When you run out in your boots to splash in the puddles, you notice that it isn’t raining water! What caused this storm, and what is raining from the sky?
The Perfect Day
You wake up one morning, and it’s the perfect spring day. What is your idea of a perfect spring day, and what would you do on that day?
Spring Themed Classroom Decorations
Looking for some spring décor items and inspiration to dress up your classroom for the change of seasons? Be sure to visit our online store and browse hundreds of teacher favorite décor items and supplies.
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Spring Cleaning Tips & Inspiration
Spring inspires lots of teachers to whip their classrooms into shape before the big end of the year pack-up. Get spring cleaning with these special tips for the classroom. Don’t forget to stock up on some safe and effective eco-friendly cleaning products for classroom surfaces.
Your Two Week Guide to a Spring Cleaned Classroom
A Spring Cleaning Guide for a Completely Clean Whiteboard
More Literacy and Classroom Library Ideas and Must-Haves
If you’re looking for more ways to engage students in learning and encourage reading, stop by the Reading & Literacy topic page to see what’s new. You’ll even find ideas for Dyslexia and Struggling Readers, along with resources and tips to help all students grow and learn.
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