Mindfulness Writing | Gratitude | KS2/3

Creative Writing & Mindfulness 1-5

**A ready-to-use 5-chapter creative writing and mindfulness programme for Years 5, 6 and 7 (ages 9–13), combining imaginative writing with simple mindfulness, reflection and character activities**. *Crazy Creatives: Explorer Edition* gives pupils five engaging, self-contained creative writing experiences, with no preparation required. Each chapter can be taught as a complete lesson, or the five chapters can be used together as a mini-programme. **WHAT'S INCLUDED** Chapter 1: The Pause Button Pupils explore perspective, character reactions and internal monologue through the idea of an imaginary Pause Button. Chapter 2: Gratitude Pupils create a Gratitude Time Capsule, write to their future selves and turn observations and memories into descriptive writing. Chapter 3: The Silver Lining Pupils explore perspective, metaphor and narrative writing by turning an unlucky situation into a story with a positive twist. Chapter 4: Explorer's Log Book Pupils become Wilderness Explorers, using nature, sensory description and wildlife-inspired scenarios to develop imaginative settings and stories. Chapter 5: Ripples of Kindness Pupils explore character choices, cause and effect and narrative development through stories built around small acts of kindness. **IDEAL FOR** KS2 & KS3 creative writing Years 5, 6 & 7 English Year 6/7 transition Creative writing workshops English enrichment PSHE and wellbeing Mindfulness activities Cover lessons Independent writing **WHY IT WORKS** No preparation required: Print and teach – everything pupils need is included. Writing with a purpose: Across the five chapters, pupils practise descriptive writing, narrative structure, characterisation, dialogue, sensory vocabulary, metaphor and point of view. A different approach to creative writing: Each lesson combines imaginative writing with a simple mindfulness or reflection activity. Flexible: Use the chapters individually or teach them together as a five-part programme. **PART OF CRAZY CREATIVES: EXPLORER EDITION** This bundle contains Chapters 1–5 of a 10-chapter creative writing and mindfulness programme for pupils aged approximately 9–13. Each chapter works independently as a single-session resource, so you can use individual lessons when you need them or work through the five chapters as a mini-programme. 5 complete chapters for £10 – saving £5 compared with buying them individually. Looking for the complete programme? The full 10-chapter Crazy Creatives: Explorer Edition will also be available as a discounted bundle. SEARCH KEYWORDS creative writing KS2, creative writing KS3, mindfulness writing, creative writing lessons, creative writing activities, Year 5 English, Year 6 English, Year 7 English, Year 6/7 transition, narrative writing, descriptive writing, character development, creative writing workshop, English enrichment, PSHE, wellbeing, cover lessons