Well-being Quick Writes, Term 4, Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
No-prep daily writing for well-being, planned across the whole school year. 50 quick writes per term, with each term building on the last.
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What you get
- 50 quick writes of 10 to 15 minutes, ten weeks of Monday to Friday, each with a teacher example
- 107 slides: 50 prompts, 50 teacher examples, four to introduce the routine, the challenges and the week, and three at the end about Nicola and the Term Talk Hub
- Every format on rotation, a day each week from week 3 where students choose the format, and a letter to open next year
- Three challenge levels on every prompt, and students can draw first, then write
- A PDF teacher guide with the routine, the challenge levels, the writing focus for each format, the syllabus links and the plan for the year
- The Year at a Glance, a bonus PDF showing how the four terms fit together
- Linked to the NSW English K to 10 Syllabus (2022), creating written texts: EN1-CWT-01
- Your instructions are in the slide notes, so students only see the prompts and examples
About this resource
No prep, just write
Term 4 is Choosing: 50 short writing warm-ups with every format on rotation, a day each week where students choose the format, and a letter to open next year. Ten to fifteen minutes before the main lesson, so nobody starts from a blank page.
Perfect for you if…
- You want a daily writing warm-up with no preparation, planned across the year
- Your class is a mix, and you want everyone starting together and stretching from there
- You want writing that is safe for everyone: it stays private unless a student chooses to share, and students can always write about a character instead of themselves
The same routine every day
- Look (1 minute): read the prompt together
- Think and talk (1 minute): partners share one idea
- Write (6 minutes, or up to 11 if they are still going)
- Share (2 minutes): a few volunteers read aloud, then show the teacher example
Students learn the routine once, so their energy goes into the writing.
Three challenges on every prompt
- One dot is a starting point
- Two dots asks for more
- Three dots asks for deeper thinking, not longer writing
Students choose their level and you guide them, so a mixed class starts together and stretches from there.
Peek inside Read two short passages from the slides
Week 9 Thursday prompt slide
Write a letter to yourself to open next year. Start with Dear future me.
One dot: Draw future you and write: I hope...
Two dots: Write Dear future me, 2 hopes, From...
Three dots: Add one thing to remember from this year.
Week 9 Thursday teacher example
Dear future me,
I hope you have a good year. I want to learn to skate. Remember our class and our jokes.
From Noor
Questions
Good to know
Which stage do I need?
A stage is a band of the NSW syllabus, and each one covers two school years: Stage 1 is Years 1 and 2, Stage 2 is Years 3 and 4, and Stage 3 is Years 5 and 6. A Year 3 class uses Stage 2. Every stage keeps the same routine every Monday and every Friday. Stage 1 meets each new format a few weeks after Stages 2 and 3, so younger students have longer with each routine.
When do I get it?
Straight after you pay. It is emailed to the address you used at checkout, from support@termtalk.com.au. The download links expire, so save the files somewhere you will find them. Your licence does not expire: if a link runs out, email me and I’ll send a fresh one for free. Nothing arrived? Check your junk folder, since school email filters are enthusiastic, then email support@termtalk.com.au.
What do I need to open it?
PowerPoint for the slides, and anything that opens a PDF for the teacher guide. Your instructions are in the slide notes, so students only see the prompt and example slides. To change the fonts, colours or names in the examples, edit the slides in PowerPoint or import them into Canva.
Can my whole team use it?
It comes with a single classroom licence: use it with your own classes for as long as you teach. If you job share or team teach the same class, you can both use it. For a stage team or a whole school, email support@termtalk.com.au about a school licence. Licence terms.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If it is not what you needed, email support@termtalk.com.au within 30 days and I’ll refund you. No reason needed. Refund policy.
Do I need a membership to buy?
No. Anyone can buy a resource. Members pay 80% less.
Is the membership worth it if I only buy a few things?
If you would spend $200 a year in the store, the 80% discount alone covers the annual membership. The tools and the weekly webinar come on top.