Fall Writing Prompts and Coloring Pages for Elementary Students

Creative writing made simple for October and November.

Looking for low-prep fall writing prompts that spark creativity and meet the needs of all your learners? These free fall writing activities are perfect for your elementary students in October and November. Whether you're planning literacy centers, early finisher tasks, or seasonal morning work, these printable and digital pages are ready to go.

Free Fall Writing Prompts (with Built-In Differentiation)

Each writing prompt encourages imagination and fall-themed storytelling, and the included coloring pages give students a chance to relax and reflect on their ideas. You'll receive:

• 3 fall story starters at different reading levels
• 1 fall-themed coloring page
• PDF and TPT Digital Easel formats included

👉 Grab your FREE fall writing prompts and coloring sheet here.

Sample Story Starters to Inspire Young Writers

Here are a few examples from the printable pack to give you a taste of what your students will explore:

1. The Hidden Key

As the crisp October wind rustled through the trees, Lucy stumbled upon a mysterious key buried beneath a pile of colorful leaves...

2. Squeaky’s Treasure Map

In the heart of the autumn forest, a mischievous squirrel named Squeaky found a treasure map half-buried in the fallen foliage...

3. The Magical Pumpkin Patch

With the first frost of November, the town’s pumpkin patch came to life. Now, the 

pumpkins weren’t just pumpkins—they had a thrilling adventure planned...

Want Even More Fall Prompts?

If your students are loving the free set, you’ll definitely want to check out this full 80-page Fall Writing Prompt and Coloring Pack. It includes:

• 3 sets of 12 fall story starters for low, average, and high-level learners
• 12 matching fall coloring pages
• Vocabulary words and definitions to boost seasonal vocabulary
• Both printable PDF and digital Easel formats

👉 Explore the full Fall Writing Prompts and Coloring Pack here.

  

Classroom-Friendly Ways to Use These Fall Prompts

These fall-themed writing and coloring activities are perfect for:

• Literacy centers
• Morning work
• Early finisher tasks
• Review homework
• Sub plans
• ESL or special education support
• Independent work packets

They're no-prep, easy to differentiate, and fun for students across multiple ability levels.

Please feel free to message me with any requests or comments.

Thank you so much!

❤️ Shelly Anton

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