Classroom Critters: Creative Writing Companions

Boost writing engagement and creativity with Classroom Critters, a playful resource encouraging students to verbalise and refine story ideas while fostering independent writing skills.

Transform your classroom into a hub of imaginative writing with Classroom Critters! These adorable pom-pom companions help students express and refine story ideas before putting pen to paper. Designed to encourage self-expression and writing confidence, Classroom Critters are a friendly audience, sparking creativity and focus during writing activities.
This resource includes:

  • Jar/box labels to house your critters.
  • Adoption certificate template for students to take ownership of their critter.
  • Four fun and motivational poems to promote writing, editing, well-being, and classroom quietness.

Suitable for Foundation to Year 4, this resource also pairs perfectly with phonic phones, helping students articulate and hear their ideas. The combination improves editing accuracy and fosters deeper engagement with the writing process.

Example Lesson: Start by introducing Classroom Critters and their adoption process. Encourage students to share their story ideas with their critters. Use phonic phones to help students articulate their ideas clearly, then have them write them down, “reading” the story back to their critter as a final step.

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