Writing Paper with Picture Box for Kids
Updated November 2026 · 15 free printables
Draw and write paper: a picture box and handwriting lines on the same page. Drawing first gives children something to write about, and the picture holds the idea while they work out the words.
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About these printables
The boxes come in two sizes, half a page for kindergarten and early first grade, and a third of a page when the writing gets longer, with primary lines in 1 inch, 3/4 inch, 5/8 inch or 1/2 inch.
Besides plain picture box paper there is story paper with a title line, a First, Next and Last page with a box for each part, two journal pages with a date line, a thank-you note with a box for the gift, a landscape picture book page, and seasonal versions with borders to color for Thanksgiving, winter, Christmas, spring and outer space.
At a glance
- Pages
- 15 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 5 to 8
- Levels
- Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Complete pack
- all 15 pages in one PDF, free with an email sign-up
- Price
- free; every single page downloads with no sign-up
Writing Paper with Picture Box for Kids, One by One
A closer look at the pages that belong to this collection itself. The other pages in the gallery above are described on their own theme pages, linked from each card.
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1. Draw and Write Paper: Half-Page Picture Box
Half a page to draw and half a page to write: a large picture box on top and four rows of 3/4 inch primary lines below it, sized for first grade. There is room for two or three sentences under the drawing, enough for a small moment story, a book response or a what I learned page. It suits first grade, about ages 6 to 7, when children write two or three sentences at a time.
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2. First Grade Story Paper with Picture Box
First grade story paper with a picture box across the top third of the page and five rows of 3/4 inch primary lines below. The smaller box keeps the focus on the writing while still giving children a place to plan their story with a drawing. It suits first grade, about ages 6 to 7, when children write two or three sentences at a time.
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3. Writing Paper with Small Picture Box, Grades 2-3
For second and third graders who write more than they draw: a picture box over the top third of the page and seven rows of half-inch primary lines with a dashed midline. It suits paragraph writing, book reports and science observations with a sketch. It fits second and third graders who write neatly and are ready for smaller lines.
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4. Daily Journal Page with Feelings Faces
A first and second grade journal page with a date line, five faces to circle for how the day feels, a drawing box over the top third and six rows of 5/8 inch primary lines. Checking in on feelings first makes it easier to write, and the faces work without reading. It suits first grade, about ages 6 to 7, when children write two or three sentences at a time.
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5. Landscape Story Paper with Picture Box
Landscape story paper for first grade: the picture box fills the left half of the sideways page and six rows of 3/4 inch primary lines fill the right half, like the pages of a picture book. Make a class book by stapling several pages along the short edge. It suits first grade, about ages 6 to 7, when children write two or three sentences at a time.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Draw first, then write about what is in the picture.
- Add three details to the drawing (weather, place, who is there) to get three sentences.
- Use the top third box for book responses: draw your favorite part, write why.
Did you know?
- Picture box paper is also called draw and write paper or story paper.
- Teachers often ask for a labeled drawing first in science: the sketch shows what the child noticed.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Keep a nature journal: one picture box page for each walk.
- Make a picture book on the landscape page, one page per part of the story.
- Write a how-to: how to build a snowman, with a drawing of the finished snowman.
How to print
Click Download PDF and print at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Cards print best on cardstock so they survive many games. Every page is free for home, homeschool and classroom use, so print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Half-page box or a third of a page?
Use the half-page box while drawing is still the main part, usually kindergarten and the first months of first grade. Switch to the top third box when children write three or more sentences, so the lines get more room than the picture.
What can kids write on picture box paper?
Small moment stories, a weekend news page, a book response (draw your favorite part), science observations with a sketch, a how-to with a picture, or a page for a class book.