Welcome to Day 15 of our Christmas in July: 25 Days of Free Back-to-School Resources!
Today’s freebie takes your writing block out of this world—literally. 🚀
Because back-to-school nerves are real, but one way to calm them?
Get a little silly. Get a little weird. And give your students permission to imagine.
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Why This Freebie Matters
Creative writing helps students:
- Express themselves without pressure
- Break the ice in a low-stakes, humorous way
- Explore their voice and ideas
- Actually get excited about writing time (yes—even your reluctant writers!)
And today’s activity does all that with a space-age twist!
What’s Inside Today’s Freebie
🎁 Day 15 Gift: First Day of Alien School Creative Writing Activity
✅ Printable writing templates
✅ Perfect for a back-to-school writing sample and a bulletin board that gets everyone talking
👉 Click here to download your Alien School Writing Activity
👽 It’s weird. It’s fun. And it works beautifully as:
- A first-day icebreaker
- A creative writing center
- A flexible sub plan
- Or even a display to showcase your classroom’s creative spirit
📘 Want a full walkthrough of how to use it? Check out the lesson plan blog post here
Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Tomorrow?
🌍 Tomorrow’s gift is a Back-to-School Passport—a foldable, interactive activity that builds classroom community and gets students talking, moving, and connecting.
Still to come:
🎒 First Week of School Activities
💛 SEL and Growth Mindset Tools
🧰 Emergency Sub Binder
🗂️ Organizational Forms & Routines
…and so much more back-to-school magic!
Let’s Make This Year Better—Together!
Writing doesn’t have to feel hard. When students are engaged and having fun, the words flow. Let this activity start your writing block on a lighthearted, imaginative note!
🎁 Check out the full list of freebies here
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Enjoy!
Prima from Little Yellow Star 🌟
💌 P.S. Know a teacher friend who could use a little Christmas in July magic? Share this post and invite them to join the fun—we’re better together!
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