Framing Our Favorite Memories

The Ultimate Seasonal Break Writing & Display Kit
27 Pages of Polaroid Templates, Scaffolded Writing Prompts, and Giant Hallway Banners!

Thank you for downloading this versatile, all-in-one writing and display package! This resource is specifically designed to bridge the gap between creative writing and stunning classroom decor. With scaffolded line options from Kindergarten through 5th Grade, you can use this kit year-round, year after year.

What’s Included in This 27-Page Packet

1. Polaroid Camera Templates

• Dated & Seasonal Frames: Perfect for specific back-to-school or post-break activities.

• Blank Frames: Completely customizable for any week, project, or student drawing.

• Teacher Tip: Have students draw their favorite memory inside the frame, or print out actual photos of your students to paste inside!

2. Differentiated Handwriting & Prompt Pages

We’ve included multiple line styles (primary handwriting lines with dots for K–2, and regular lined paper for 3–5) for the following prompts:

• ☀️ "My Summer Vacation" (Perfect for Back-to-School)

• 🍂 "My Fall Break"

• ❄️ "My Winter Break" (Great for January New Year returns)

• 🌱 "My Spring Break"

• 📝 Blank Writing Pages (Use your own custom prompts for weekend recaps, field trips, or student-led stories!)

3. Venti-Sized Hallway Banners (Two Styles included!)

• Dimensions: 2 feet by 6 feet.

• Designed specifically to be uploaded and printed as a "Large Format Banner" at your local Walgreens, Staples, or FedEx Office.

• These serve as the ultimate "anchor" for your hallway or bulletin board displays.

Step-by-Step Instructions for UseStep 1: Print Your Banners (The Header)

1. Select one of the two 2ft×6ft banner files included in your download.

2. Upload the file to your local photo center (e.g., Walgreens Photo) under their "Banners" or "Large Format Printing" section.

3. Budget Tip: Look for coupon codes! Photo centers frequently run 40% to 50% off coupons for banners and posters.

4. Hang the banner at the top of your hallway display or classroom bulletin board.

Step 2: Choose and Print the Writing Sheets

• For Kindergarten–2nd Grade: Print the pages featuring the primary dotted lines to support proper letter formation.

• For 3rd Grade–5th Grade: Print the intermediate lined pages for longer, more detailed paragraphs.

• Choose the prompt that matches your current school season (Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring).

Step 3: Create the Polaroid Masterpieces

1. Pass out the Polaroid templates.

2. Have students illustrate their favorite memory from their break inside the square box.

3. Instruct them to write their name or the date on the bottom lip of the Polaroid frame, just like a real instant photo.

4. Glue the completed Polaroid template to the top of their corresponding writing page.

Step 4: Assemble the Display

Hang the students' finished writing pages in neat columns directly underneath your giant 6-foot banner. Use twine and mini clothespins for a true "photo darkroom" aesthetic!

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Zero Prep Year-Round: Buy it once, use it four times a year across multiple breaks.

• Vertical Alignment: Ideal for whole-school displays since the prompts match but the writing lines adapt seamlessly from K to 5th.

• High Engagement: Kids love the visual, modern look of Polaroid photos, making them way more excited to complete the accompanying writing prompt.