250+ Category: Fall Writing Prompts First Grade
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Apple Orchard Excursion
Imagine you are a child visiting an apple orchard, describe what you see, hear, smell and feel.
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A Leaf’s Journey
Write a story from a leaf’s perspective as it changes color and eventually falls from the tree.
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Hibernation Preparation
Create a narrative of a family of animals preparing to hibernate on a fall farm.
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Harvest Season Stories
Write a story about a day in life of a farm animal during the fall harvest on a farm.
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First Frost
Describe the first frost in your garden, how it affects the plants and what preparations you make.
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Preserving Autumn’s Bounty
Write about the process of preserving autumn’s bounty for the winter months.
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My Dream Autumn Garden
Imagine and describe your dream fall garden. What fruits, vegetables, or flowers would it have?
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Fall Harvest
Write about your experience or a fictional character’s experience harvesting the fall fruits and vegetables.
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Chlorophyll Chronicles
Design a comic strip that illustrates the role of chlorophyll in making leaves green and its absence in bringing the…
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Dear Diary: The Fall Transition
Keep a journal from a leaf’s perspective about the change in season from summer to fall.
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The Green that was, the Gold to be
Write a poem describing the process of photosynthesis and how it affects the change in leaf color.
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Fall Back, Spring Forward
Write about two twins living in different time zones – one where daylight saving time is observed, and one where…
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Hero of Light
You are a superhero whose power changes with daylight saving time. How this power change affects you and your heroic…
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Missing Hour Mystery
Imagine that the hour that disappears during daylight saving is stolen by mischievous fairies. How do you get it back?
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Early Bird or Night Owl
Write about how the one hour change during daylight saving time would affect you if you were a bird.
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Time Travel Daylight
Imagine waking up on the day of daylight saving time change and finding out you’ve traveled to a different era.
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Letters to the North
Write a letter from a bird who has migrated to the south addressing its friend who decided to stay behind.
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The farewell Chirp
Imagine saying goodbye to your bird friend who is migrating for the winter. What would you tell them?
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Heading South for Winter
Write a story from the perspective of a bird preparing for its first migration.
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The Feel of Fall
Write about the physical sensations associated with Fall – the chill in the air, the texture of a pumpkin, or…
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Autumn Air Breath
Write about the smell of Fall, focusing on outdoor smells like the freshness of the autumn air, the scent of…
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The Sound of Crisp Leaves
Write about hearing the sounds that define fall for you, whether it be leaves crunching underfoot or a rush of…
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Orange Symphony
Describe the look of Autumn around you, focusing on the changing colors of the leaves.
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Harvest Time
Write about your experiences or thoughts about helping with or observing harvest time in your area.
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The Allergy Scientist
Write a short report, as though you are a scientist, studying why people get allergies in the fall.
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My Allergy Survival Kit
Write a list detailing items you’d have in a hypothetical ‘allergy survival kit’.
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The Battle of the Bees and the Hay fever
Write a creative story involving a superhero who combats fall allergies.
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Changing Seasons, Changing Immunity
Write a journal entry documenting a day battling with fall allergies.
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The Itchy New World
Write a story about a young child experiencing fall allergies for the first time.
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Fall Scavenger Hunt
Create a fall foliage scavenger hunt and write about your journey, the leaves you find, and the stories behind them.
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The Colors of Fall
Describe the most interesting fall foliage colors you have seen, and how these colors made you feel.
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The Giving Tree
Imagine if the trees could talk. Pick a tree in fall and write a conversation you’d have with it.
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Leafy Life Cycle
Write a story from the perspective of a leaf transitioning through the seasons until it falls in autumn.
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The Squirrel’s Winter Reserves
Consider the efforts squirrels make collecting food and preparing for winter. Imagine sharing some of your own food with the…
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Autumn Loneliness
Write a story about an elderly person sitting alone in a park, observing changes in the fall.
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Sharing Harvest Bounty
Imagine how it feels to share your harvest with a neighbor in need during the fall season.
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Leaves in Transition
Write about a leaf that changes its color from green to orange and falls. Explore the journey of the leaf…
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Fall Friends
Write about a new friend you made during the fall season and how this friendship helped you protect and care…
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The Friendly Witch
Create a tale about befriending a misunderstood witch who moves into your neighborhood.
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Magic Pumpkin Patch
Write about discovering a pumpkin patch where each pumpkin has a unique magical trait when carved.
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Haunted House Adventure
Imagine moving into a house that you later discover is haunted. Write about your encounters with the ghost.
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Creepy Creature’s Perspective
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a scary creature on Halloween night.
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The Midnight Masquerade
Write a short story about a magical Halloween masquerade that begins at the strike of midnight.
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Migration of Birds
Write about the migration of birds during the fall season and explain why it occurs.
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Fall Festivals
Describe a fall festival you have attended, explaining why it is held and what activities are present.
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Forest Changing Colors
Write about a walk in the woods during fall, focusing on the changing colors of the leaves.
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Fall Harvest
Write about your experience visiting a farm or orchard during the fall and describe the harvesting process.
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The Groundhog’s Snore
Write a story about how Punxsutawney Phil’s loud snores scared away his own shadow.
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A Message in Shadows
Imagine that shadows can talk and tell stories. Write a conversation between the shadow of a groundhog and the shadow…
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Groundhog Superhero
Imagine a groundhog has the ability to control the length of fall season when it sees its shadow. Write a…
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Shadow Shapes in Fall
Look out your window and describe the shadow shapes that the colorful autumn trees create on the ground.
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Punxsutawney Phil’s Prediction
Imagine you are the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil and describe your thoughts and feelings when you see your shadow.
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Gratitude for Fall Traditions
Write about a tradition you celebrate during the fall and why you’re thankful for it.
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Reflections of Fall
Think about a mistake you made this season, and how thankful you are for the lesson it taught you.
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Expressions of Autumnal Appreciation
Choose one person in your life whom you are most grateful for this fall and write about why.
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Life of a Squirrel
Write a story from a squirrel’s viewpoint about preparing for winter during fall.
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Harvest Celebrations
Write a journal entry about the different fall harvest celebrations around the world.
