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My Longest Night Writing Page

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"My Longest Night Writing Page" is written for 1st Grade to 3rd Grade (Ages 6-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.

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My Longest Night Writing Page
My Longest Night Writing Page

My Longest Night writing page for 1st to 3rd grade: a short read about the solstice, a word bank, a drawing box and lines to finish a sentence. Part of our Winter Solstice writing paper collection.

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How do I use this resource?

Talk about what families do on long winter nights first. Children draw their idea, then finish the sentence on the lines.

What students will practice

  • Explains to 1st to 3rd grade students why the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and how sunlight changes.
  • Gives a themed page for writing sentences, a journal entry or a letter.
  • Made for 1st to 3rd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.


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FAQ

How do I use My Longest Night Writing Page?

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Talk about what families do on long winter nights first. Children draw their idea, then finish the sentence on the lines.

What is My Longest Night Writing Page?

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One page titled My Longest Night. A short read says December 21 is the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. A word bank lists lantern, stars, cocoa, story, family and moon, and a drawing box sits above writing lines that start On the longest night of the year I would...

Can I use My Longest Night Writing Page at home and in the classroom?

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Yes. We made it for 1st Grade to 3rd Grade writing paper, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.

What size lines should I use for kindergarten handwriting paper?

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Beginning writers do best with tall, widely spaced lines, around 10mm, because larger spaces give little hands room to form letters. As control improves, move to 8mm lines. Many kindergarten pages also include a dotted midline so children can see where lowercase letters sit, which helps with consistent letter height.

Is this printable writing paper free?

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Yes. You can preview every writing paper page for free, and downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial. Print as many copies as your classroom or home needs on standard 8.5x11 paper.

What can I use lined writing paper for in the classroom?

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Lined paper is one of the most flexible tools you have. Use it for handwriting practice, spelling lists, journal entries, story drafts, letters, and morning work. Versions with a picture box at the top pair drawing with writing, which is perfect for early writers who plan their ideas with a picture first.

How do I help my child write neatly at home?

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Start with paper that has the right line height for their stage, model one line, and let them copy underneath. Keep practice short and positive, a few minutes a day beats a long session. Saving finished pages over a few months is a simple way for both of you to see how much their handwriting has grown.

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Resource Details

Grade1st Grade to 3rd Grade
SubjectResources
TopicWriting Paper
Pages1 page
DifficultyMedium

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