October Writing Journal Prompts preview collage with printable worksheets for labeling, procedural writing, opinion writing, and narratives.

October Writing Journal

October is here, and it’s the perfect time to get those creative juices flowing with some fall-inspired writing! Whether you’re a teacher looking for engaging activities for your students or a parent hoping to nurture your child’s love for storytelling, the October Writing Journal packet has you covered. Packed with fun, seasonal prompts, it encourages kids to explore everything from the wonders of fall to fire safety, all while building essential writing skills.

In this journal, students can color and label parts of an apple or a pumpkin, make lists of fall favorites, and even dive into “how-to” writing like making a scarecrow or learning about fire safety. With narrative prompts, picture-based storytelling, and plenty of opportunities for opinion writing, this packet makes October an exciting time for young writers to express their ideas. If you’re curious to see what’s included, grab some FREE SAMPLE PAGES and start exploring today!

Free October Writing Journal page for kids with a tree graphic organizer to list signs of fall, available to download on the blog.
Free October Writing Journal worksheet where children write about what they like to wear in the fall, with picture word bank, available on the blog.
Free October Writing Journal opinion writing page for kids to choose pumpkins or apples and explain their choice, available to download on the blog.

October Writing Journal Contents:

Color and label:

  • Parts of an apple
  • Parts of a pumpkin
  • Fire Truck
October Writing Journal pages where students label parts of an apple, pumpkin, and fire truck with word banks to build vocabulary and writing confidence.
October Writing Journal worksheet for labeling the parts of a pumpkin using a word bank, ideal for fall science and writing lessons.

List writing:

  • Signs of Fall
  • Things you can do with a pumpkin
  • Firefighting Equipment
October Writing Journal list writing pages for signs of fall, things you can do with a pumpkin, and firefighting equipment vocabulary.

How to / procedural writing:

  • Make a Scarecrow
  • A Pumpkin Grows
  • Stop, Drop and Roll
October Writing Journal procedural writing pages teaching how to stop, drop and roll, make a scarecrow, and how a pumpkin grows.
October Writing Journal how-to writing worksheet with sequencing prompts for stop, drop and roll fire safety.

Writing prompts with pictures:

  • In the fall, I like to wear
  • In the fall, I see (animals)
  • In the fall I like to
  • On a windy day
  • A scarecrow looks like a person. It wears
  • A pumpkin (describing)
  • I like to eat pumpkin (food)
  • Owls can
  • If there is a fire, I (fire safety)
  • A firefighter has
October Writing Journal pages where children describe a pumpkin, write about a windy day, and practice fire safety responses.

Opinion writing with pictured choices:

  • Favorite season (fall or spring)
  • Best pet (squirrel or raccoon)
  • Best food (pumpkins or apples)
October Writing Journal opinion writing pages with pictured choices: squirrel or raccoon, fall or spring, pumpkins or apples.
October Writing Journal opinion writing worksheet asking children to choose fall or spring and explain their reasoning.

Opinion writing II

  • The best thing about leaves in the fall is… because…
  • The best thing about scarecrows is.. because…
  • Firefighters are great because…
October Writing Journal Prompts preview collage with printable worksheets for labeling, procedural writing, opinion writing, and narratives.
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Narrative writing

  • Describing fall leaves (sentence writing)
  • Write a sentence to match the picture (squirrel holding acorn sitting in some leaves)
  • Write a story to match the picture (in the pumpkin patch, a girl making a scarecrow, crow flying away)
  • Write a story to match the picture (house on fire, firefighter putting out fire)
October Writing Journal Prompts packet preview showing fall-themed pages on pumpkins, scarecrows, fire safety, and autumn activities.

Narrative writing II

  • When I saw the big pile of leaves
  • It was so windy that
  • If I were a scarecrow
  • When I went to the pumpkin patch
  • When the fire alarm sounded
October Writing Journal pages with a fall cover, a squirrel sentence writing activity, and a narrative prompt about being a scarecrow.
October Writing Journal worksheet with a scarecrow illustration and writing prompt “If I were a scarecrow” for fall narrative writing practice.

Acrostic poem:

  • October
  • Fall

Letter writing to firefighter

Purchase the October Writing Journal

You can purchase the complete 41-page October Writing Journal packet by clicking on any of the store links below.

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October Writing Journal Prompts preview collage with printable worksheets for labeling, procedural writing, opinion writing, and narratives.

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