If I Were a Grown-Up

Write about what you would do if you were an adult for a day.

It’s fun to imagine the freedom and opportunities of adulthood from a child’s viewpoint. Would you stay up all night eating ice-cream? Become a firefighter or a famous pop star? This writing prompt encourages kids to imagine the future, unpack the differences between childhood and adulthood, and explore the associated hopes and fears of growing up.