One of the most challenging parts of creative writing is getting a new piece started. Once kids get started, the story begins to flow.
In this story: Kia and Piper were gathering seashells to decorate their sandcastles with.
Dad smiled. “Did you know that if you put a shell up to your ear, you can hear the ocean?
Kia and Piper didn’t think that was true, but they each put a shell up to their ear. You’ll never believe what they heard!
The printable has different variations and based on the grade-appropriate horizontal ruling. Kids practice reading in manuscript or cursive and can choose a handwriting style.