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.

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