WRITING PROMPTS

1. I Am Special Because…This is a good topic to help children express

themselves.Have the children think about why they are special and have them
ask themselves questions, here are some examples: what are am I good at,
who have they helped, how have I made a difference, what special talent do I
have,

2. If I was a superhero what kind out superhero would I be and what

powers would I have? (This can also be done using villains) Example of
powers they can write about: fly, super speed, eye lasers, walk through walls,
shoot ice, shoot fire, change the weather, camouflage, shapeshift (change
shape), turn invisible

Activity: Keep track of who chose a superhero or a villain. Do not let the
children know that another activity will follow after the writing activity. When
the writing activity is over split the children into two teams, the superhero
team and the villain team. Have them vs each other in a game of tag. Who
will be champion the superheroes or the villains?

3.What do I want to be when I grow up and why? This a great way to get to
know children. By asking what they want to be when they grow up you can
find out what the children like. It’s also a great way for children to start
thinking about the future.

4. If you were given 3 wishes what would they be and why? This is a fun
topic. Children can think about having anything in the world. Will they pick
something like peace on earth or will they go the million dollar route?

5. If I could invent a new animal what kind of animal what kind of animal
would it be? Have the children ask themselves the following questions: What
does the animal look like (what color, is it big or small, is it a combination of
two animals)? What sounds does the animal make? What does it eat? Where
does it live? Describe the animal’s habitat.

6. If I could invent a new toy what kind of toy would I create and why? Or,
If I could improve a toy, which toy would I improve, how would I make it
better? You can talk to the children about the creative process: First you
come up with an idea, then you have to get it made. You can talk to the
children about manufacturing toys. Here are some questions you can ask the
children about improving a toy. How do you want to make the toy better?
Do you want to make the remote control car faster? Do you want to make
that game more challenging? Do you want your doll to have more features or
do more? These are all questions you can ask the children to get their brains
thinking.

7. If I could make something disappear in my life what would it be and

why? Ask the children if there something in your life that makes them
unhappy? If there a problem you are having?

8. All About me essay. Some sample questions the children can ask are:
What do I like? What don’t I like? What is my favorite subject in school?
What do I want to be when I group up? Who is their favorite actress/actor?
Where do they want to visit? They can name the people in their family, talk
about any extracurricular activities they do etc…

9. What ways do I help my family? Have children write about the ways they
help their families. Do yo have chores? If so, what are they? Do you help
your mom or dad cook? Do you talk out the garbage? Do you take care of
siblings? Do you have a job to help pay bills?

10. How can I be a better friend? Have children think about what type of
friend they are. Are they a good listener? Are you kind? Do you talk about
your friends to other people? Have them think about how they would like to
be treated by a friend, do they treat their friends the way they want to be
treated?

11. If you could be invisible what would you do and why? Have the children
think about what it would be like to be invisible. Would they use this new
power for good or would they try to do something bad?

12. What do you think about bullies and why? Have they children define
what a bully is to them in their paper. Do they think they are a bully? Do
they think bullying is wrong? Remember these are things the children are
feeling, there are no wrong answers.

13. Why is it important to be honest and not lie? To them the children with
their writing ask them the following questions. What does it mean to be
honest? Have you ever told a lie that turned into another lie?

14. What would do if you won a million dollars? This questions is usually a
favorite topic with the children. Ask them first if they think a million dollars is
a lot of money. Depending on where you live, it might be just enough to buy
a house and a car. What are some things you would by? Would you save
some or spend it all?

15. If you could change the world what would you do and why?This is a
good question for older children. Would they change things such as ending
hate and violence in the world? Would they change things such as making gas
or food free for everyone? You will get a variety of answers which make this a
fun and interesting topic.

16. If you were a king/queen what would you do and why? This is a fun
topic for both younger and older children. Activity: Have the children draw
their kingdom and a picture of them as king or queen

17. If you could invent a video game what kind of game would you create
and why? This topic is also great for older children and young er children.
Children love playing video games, they may not realize that they can actually
make video games for a living. Talk to the children about video game
developers and the process of creating video games. Have them brainstorm
ideas for games, find out what they can come up with.

18. Write about a time when you had to be brave, what did you do, how
did it feel? Ask the children if they have ever been afraid? What were they
afraid of? Did something scary happen to them? What did they do to get
through it?

19. Write about a trip to the moon, how did you get there, what did you
see, was it fun or scary?

20. Write about something you are really good at?

21. Write about 1 thing you want to learn about?

22. Write about a time when you worked really hard to get something.

23. Write about 5 things you could be better at if you worked really hard
and gave more effort. There is always room for improvement. Talk to the
children about the importance of trying hard and working towards a goal.

24. If you had to give away $1,000 what would you do with it, who would
you give it to? This is a great question when talking to the children about
being kind and helping others.
25. What is the best thing someone has ever given to you?

26. What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you?

27. Write about what you can teach others. Everyone is good at something.
This question helps children think about what there good at and how they can
help others.

28. Did ever get into an argument with a friend or family member? How
did that make you feel?

29. Did you ever hurt someone’s feelings? Explain what happened, how it
made you feel?

30. Did someone ever hurt your feelings? How did it make you feel? Did
you talk to that person about it?

31. Is there anyone you would like to switch places with? who and why?

32. What does it mean to be loyal?

33. When was a time you were loyal to a friend or a friend was loyal to
you?

34. Has a friend ever betrayed you? How did it make you feel? What do
you think your friend should have done differently.

35. Have you ever been friends with someone who was unpopular or not
part of the group? This is a great question to ask children when teaching
them about acceptance and how if feels not to be part of a group.

36. When was a time you felt you were treated unfairly? How did it make
you feel?

37. Is it fair to give someone a head start in a race? When is it fair? When
is it not fair?

38. Write about a time when you had a strong opinion about something?
Why did you feel so strongly about it?
39. Write about a time you made a big mistake. How did you fix
it? Everyone makes mistakes. This writing topic helps children understand
that mistakes are part of the learning experience.

40. Write about a time when you were very angry. What happened? How
did being angry make you feel? I find that many times children will feel sad
when they are angry. Did I make a good choice when I was angry? This is a
great writing topic when discussing feelings with children. It is important for
them to understand that anger isn’t wrong and you are allowed to feel angry.

41. If you heard a rumor about a friend that you knew wasn’t true what
would you do? How would it make you feel?

42. Write about a time when you cheered someone up. What did you do?
How did it make you feel? How did it make that person feel?

43. Write about a time that you used your inner strength to get through a
tough situation.

44. Write about 3 things that are hard for you and why.

45. When was the last time you were afraid? What scared you? How did you
react?

46. What is the bravest thing you’ve ever done?

47. Who is your hero and why?

48. What do you think risk-taking is? Have you ever took a risk?

49. Write about your best friend. Who are they, how long have you known
them, why are they your best friend?

50. What does it mean to have good character? Do you think you have good
character, why?

51.Think about something you are not allowed to do but wish you
could. Write about why you want to do it and why you should be allowed to
do it.

52. If you could be on a t.v show which one would it be and why?
53. If you had to choose to be one age for the rest of your life which age
would you want to be? Why?

54. If you could pick the perfect job what would it be?

55. You just found a treasure map, write about what you would do
next. Do you decide to look for the treasure? Who is going to help you?
What supplies do you need? Did the map lead you to the treasure or was it
fake? If you found the treasure what was it? What did you do with it?

56. You just built a time machine. Where in time would you go? What did
you do? What did you see? Would you want to stay there or come back to
the present time?

57. You just discovered a new land. What are you going to call your land?
What kind of animals live there? What do you discover on your land? What
are you going to build on your new land?

58. Group writing project. Create a fairy tale. Have each member of the
group write one part of the story. Then have each member of the group draw
one part of the story. Have the children come up in front of the room and
read the class the fairy tale.