Bring a seasonal twist to procedural writing with this How to Decorate a Pumpkin writing activity! This fall printable helps students write clear steps in order.

Students plan and write how to decorate a pumpkin using first, next, then, and last, with a picture box beside each step. They can then decorate the pumpkin page to match their writing. A blank "How To" page is also included so students can write about a topic of their choice.

Skills Practiced:

• Using transition words to show order
• Writing how-to (procedural) steps
• Matching pictures to writing
• Sequencing steps

This resource includes:

• How to Decorate a Pumpkin writing page
• Blank "How To" writing page
• Pumpkin drawing and decorating page

This no-prep activity is a great addition to first, second, and third-grade writing lessons, fall writing centers, morning work, or independent practice.