*This resource is also available on TPT HERE.

Bring the beauty of springtime into your classroom with this writing + art combo activity! Students will love creating their own vibrant butterfly chalk art while also crafting a short piece of writing in narrative, informative, or opinion form. Perfect for upper elementary classrooms or homeschool lessons, this low-prep resource is flexible enough to fit into literacy, writing workshops, or seasonal enrichment activities.

✨ What’s Included:

• Printable Writing Templates (5 design options)

• 3 Differentiated Writing Prompts (Narrative, Informational, Opinion)

• Butterfly Chalk Art Directions for an eye-catching art project that pairs perfectly with student writing

• Butterfly Tracing Template

• Writing Checklists & Rubrics (student-friendly)

• Rough Draft Page

• Teacher/Parent Guide for easy implementation Photo Examples for inspiration  

Why Teachers Love It:

• Covers all three major writing types in a fun, seasonal way

• Encourages higher-level thinking and creative expression

• Easy prep—just print and go!

• Doubles as a meaningful fall bulletin board or hallway display

Your students will love imagining life as a butterfly, explaining the science of metamorphosis, or sharing their opinion about butterflies—then turning their ideas into a colorful chalk art masterpiece.