Themed Story Writing Worksheets – Free Printable Writing Prompts
These Themed Story Writing Worksheets are a creative and skill-building way to help young learners practice early writing skills. With engaging topics like dinosaurs, outer space, firemen, and camping, these printables are perfect for preschool and kindergarten students who are just starting to form sentences and tell their own stories.
As a homeschooling mom of four (including one child with autism), I’ve created tons of printable packs that mix learning with fun. These themed story worksheets are a big hit in our home because the visuals spark imagination and the word banks give young writers the boost they need.
My tip: Use these as part of a themed week, and let kids share their stories out loud to build confidence.
Learning Objectives – What These Writing Worksheets Help Build
The free printable writing worksheets for preschool and kindergarten help kids:
- Practice sentence structure with capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
- Build early literacy and handwriting skills
- Use word banks to strengthen vocabulary and support independent writing
- Learn to express ideas with a beginning, middle, and end
- Develop confidence in storytelling with visual prompts
These worksheets support writing readiness and lay the groundwork for stronger language arts skills.
What’s Included – Inside the Themed Story Worksheets Printable Pack
The printable pack includes:
- 10 themed story writing worksheets
- Each page includes:
- A large illustration related to the theme
- A word bank with 3–4 related vocabulary words
- Writing lines for students to create their story
- Reminders to check for capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and complete sentences
- Themes include:
- Dinosaur
- Cinco de Mayo
- Fireman
- Caterpillar
- Graduation
- Camping
- Under the Sea
- Outer Space
- Sky
- Crayon
The themes are perfect for aligning with seasonal topics or classroom units.
Ways to Use These Writing Printables
The story writing worksheets are flexible and can be used in:
- Morning work
- Writing centers
- Themed units like dinosaurs, outer space, or community helpers
- Early finishers or independent work
- Speech and language support sessions
Kids might:
- Color the illustration before writing
- Use the word bank words in their story
- Dictate their sentence to an adult as they build skills
- Practice handwriting and letter formation
Age/Grade Level This Printable Is Best For
This writing pack works well for:
- Preschoolers who are ready to start writing sentences
- Kindergarteners learning sentence structure
- 1st graders needing support with story prompts
- Also helpful for special education and ESL learners
Prep Instructions – Simple and Flexible
This is a no prep story writing printable. Just:
- Print the pages you want to use
- Optionally print on cardstock for durability
- Place in a dry erase pocket for reuse
- Use as part of a writing journal or unit binder
Suggested Materials
Materials that pair well with these printables include:
- Pencils or handwriting pencils
- Crayons or markers for coloring illustrations
- Dry erase markers (if using laminated or in reusable sleeves)
- Scissors and glue if extending the activity with crafts
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Download Your Free Themed Story Writing Worksheets
This set of themed story writing worksheets makes it fun and easy for kids to practice early writing skills while exploring topics they love. Great for both home and classroom use, just print and start writing!
