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Open It Up! Winter Story Crafts

$5.00$3.5030% off, ends Saturday, Oct 31

A snowman, a snow globe and a hot cocoa mug that open like doors to show the writing hidden inside, plus a bonus mitten. Three writing levels so every child can finish.

Made for learners who
freeze up when they see a big blank pagewould rather draw than writeneed a reason to finish a storydo better with sentence starters and a word bank
$5.00$3.50one-time, yours to keep
Wiggle Launch Sale: 30% off, ends Saturday, Oct 31
Instant download, saved to My Library
Prints clean in black and white
Grown-up guide included
One classroom or one family

How it works

Every craft is built the same way, so once your learner makes one, they can make all four.

1

Plan with pictures

A planning page asks four simple questions. Drawings count as answers.

2

Write on the hidden page

The story page is shaped like the craft, with wide lines and a starter or First, Next, Then, Last.

3

Color, cut and open it up

The cover cuts in half to make two doors. Glue the edges and the story is hiding inside.

What's inside

4 craft covers
A snowman, a snow globe, a hot cocoa mug and a bonus mitten, ready to color.
12 shaped story pages
Three levels for each craft: draw and finish a sentence, tell it in order, or open lines.
4 planning pages
Four friendly questions for each story, with room to draw.
Winter word bank
Picture words plus winter, describing, action and story words to copy.
Step by step build page
Pictures of the closed and opened craft and seven simple steps.
Grown-up guide
Choosing a level, timing, supplies and ways to make it easier.

Using it

At home

Go at your learner's pace, one step or one page at a time. Read the grown-up guide once and you're ready, no teaching background needed.

In a classroom

Run it as an intervention, a small group or independent practice. It prints clean on the school copier.

Questions

Which grades is this for?

Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Level A is for K and 1st, Level B for 1st to 3rd, and Level C for confident writers in 2nd and 3rd.

Is it about Christmas?

No. Every craft is winter themed, so it works in any classroom from December through February.

What kind of writing is it?

Three crafts are stories. The hot cocoa mug is how-to writing, so kids practice telling steps in order.

Do I need special paper?

No. Printer paper works. Cardstock for the cover makes the doors a little sturdier.

Is the mitten the same as the free mitten?

Yes. The free Mitten craft is included here so the whole winter set is in one place.

How do I get my files?

Right after checkout you'll see download buttons, and we email you a link too. Everything is saved in My Library to re-download anytime.

Will it print in black and white?

Yes. Every page is designed to print clean in black and white on a home printer or a school copier.

Can I use it with a whole class?

Yes. One purchase covers one classroom or one family. Buying for several teachers or a whole school? See school licenses.

What if I have a problem or a question?

Because these are instant digital downloads, all sales are final. If something isn't working the way you hoped, or you have any question at all, email hello@wiggle-wise.com and we'll help.

Open It Up! Winter Story Crafts
$5.00 $3.50 · 30% off