On the Weekend - Writing Book - Year 1 - Full Year Writing Activities

On the Weekend | Writing Book | Year 1 This On the Weekend Writing Book is a low-prep, structured writing resource designed specifically for Year 1 students. It provides a consistent, confidence-building approach to recount writing while gradually increasing expectations across sentence length, conventions, and independence. The booklet supports students through a draw-first, write-next structure, with scaffolded prompts and reflection challenges that help children rehearse ideas, extend sentences, and develop strong early writing habits in a calm, supportive way. ✨ What’s Included: ✔️ Weekend writing pages with a large drawing box ✔️ Sentence scaffold: “On the weekend…” ✔️ Pages progressing from 1 sentence to 2+ sentences ✔️ Word banks to support spelling and sentence expansion ✔️ Self-check challenges: Capital letters Full stops Finger spaces ✔️ Letter and sound hunts (e.g. th) ✔️ Color-coded capital letter practice ✔️ Feelings reflection (I felt… because…) ✔️ Sentence extension prompts (who, where, what you did) ✔️ Word challenges (longest word, -ing words, counting words) ✔️ Peer sharing tasks: Read your writing to a friend ✔️ Teacher check / stamp box on every page 🎯 Skills Covered: Recount writing Sentence structure & expansion Capital letters & punctuation Spacing between words Phonics & sound awareness Vocabulary development Oral language & peer sharing Confidence and independence in writing 🖨️ Printing & Use: Print individual pages as needed Or print multiple pages to create a weekly writing booklet (Best in A4) ⭐ Perfect for: Monday morning writing Weekly recounts Literacy rotations Relief teacher folders Assessment evidence Early finishers Building writing stamina in Year 1