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Spark creativity and build confident writers all year long with this comprehensive bundle of 336 monthly-themed writing prompts—perfect for grades 2–5 and packed with task cards, slides, strips, and writing paper to support every genre and learner.

Blast off into creative writing with this space-themed roll-a-story set—featuring five printable versions, full-page boards, and themed writing paper to spark imagination and storytelling in any writing center or workshop.

Keep classroom expectations strong—even when you're away—with the Golden Sub Ticket Incentive Set: a colorful, ready-to-use system that helps substitute teachers reward positive behavior and keep students motivated.

About Me (& Squirrelly)

Hello there! I'm Ally. With years of experience as a substitute teacher, tutor, and mentor, I’ve had the joy of working with all kinds of learners—each with their own spark and story. Whether I’m helping a small group find their writing groove or cheering on a hesitant student, I love creating resources that make learning fun, creative, and confidence-boosting.

And of course, I’m not doing it alone—Squirrelly the squirrel is my trusty sidekick!
Curious, energetic, and just a little nutty, Squirrelly reminds us that learning should be filled with laughter, imagination, and moments of “aha!” Together, we’re all about helping teachers nurture creativity and confidence in every student.

What Teachers Are Saying

Check out what fellow educators are saying about Squirrelly Creations—real reviews from teachers who’ve made learning extra awesome!

As a post activity to reading I Am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer, I used these quiz questions for our "MLK Dream Bowl" competition. Classes were placed into two teams and approached the podium with a bell in between them as I presented each question. The content matched perfectly with the book. Bravo!

Leah N.

My district adopted CKLA and this resource was perfect for our last unit, Treasure Island. The students absolutely loved writing a story about a pirate.

Stacey Y.

★★★★★ Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Prompts, Tasks Cards, & Trivia Cards

★★★★★ Pirate Roll-A-Story | Writing Activity | Centers

★★★★★ Zoo Writing Prompts with Editable Prompt | Narrative Writing Activities

★★★★★ Fairytale Roll-A-Story | Writing Activity | Centers

My students have enjoyed these prompts! I love the variety of graphic organizers available. We used these leading up to our zoo field trip.

Kathryn R.

This was a lot of fun. It really got the kids talking about their stories and gave them ideas when they were struggling.

Janet S.

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