653+ ‘Child’ Writing Prompts
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Winning the Podrace
Write about the thrilling and dangerous experience of Anakin winning the high-speed and adrenaline-packed podracing.
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Touched by the Force
Narrate about Anakin discovering he has special powers of the Force and how he learned to use them.
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Living the Space Slave Life
Write a story from the perspective of a young Anakin Skywalker, detailing the hardships and occasional joys of living as a space slave.
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Forgotten Whispers
Write about dreams you had as a young child that eventually got lost or forgotten.
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Life as a Child on the Oregon Trail
What would life be like if you were a child traveling on the Oregon Trail towards the West in the 19th century?
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Hero of the Revolutionary War
You’re a child spy in the American Revolutionary War acting on behalf of the patriots.
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Voyage on the Underground Railroad
You’re a child working to help escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad.
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Colonial Kid’s Quest
Imagine you’re a child living in colonial America and are sent on a special mission.
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Christmas Morning Through A Child’s Eyes
Write from the perspective of a child as they experience the magic and anticipation of Christmas morning.
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Matters of the Unseen
Imagine you have the power to become invisible at will, and describe a day in your life.
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A Day in the Life of a Pioneer
Imagine you are a pioneer child and describe a typical day in your life.
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Global Hanukkah Celebrations
Write about Hanukkah as if you were a child living in Israel, detailing your experiences and feelings.
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Magical Animal Friend
Create a story about discovering a magical talking animal in your back garden.
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Santa Claus – Truth or Fiction
Write a story from the perspective of a child who is trying to figure out if Santa Claus is real.
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Apple Orchard Excursion
Imagine you are a child visiting an apple orchard, describe what you see, hear, smell and feel.
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The Magic Paintbrush
Imagine you have a paintbrush that can bring anything you paint to life. What would your first painting be?
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The Favorite Kindergarten Subject
Describe your favorite subject in kindergarten and why you enjoy it.
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First Day at School
Write about your first day at kindergarten, detailing your emotions, environment, and interactions with others.
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Discovering Native America
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Native American child in the 1800s.
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Past and Present Perspectives
Write about a childhood memory that you view differently now as an adult.
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Animal Whisperer Mystery
Write a story about a child who has the ability to communicate with animals and solves mysteries involving them.
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The Little Hero
Recall a situation when as a child you resolved a stressful situation or faced a conflict bravely.
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Echoes of the Old Oak Tree
Create a narrative in verse about an ancient oak tree that communicates with a small child via poetic whispers.
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A Child’s Yuletide
Relive Christmas as a child: the overwhelming anticipation, the joy of unwrapping presents, and the wonder of Christmas stories.
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Home Away From Home
Imagine you’re an evacuated child in the World War era, living in a stranger’s home away from your parents. Describe your experiences.
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Children’s Excitement
Describe the parade from the perspective of a young child experiencing it for the first time.
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Semblance of Siblings
Pen down a narrative depicting your relationship with your sibling(s), or lack thereof.
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Parental Anxiety
Write a story about a child taken hostage from the perspective of the helpless and desperate parent.
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A Christmas Carol Reimagined
Rewrite the story of ‘A Christmas Carol’ from the perspective of Tiny Tim.
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Window Imprint
You see a child’s handprint on your frosty cottage window. Who is the child and what is their story?
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Comfort in Childhood Sounds
Recall sounds from your childhood that evoke comfort and warmth, and incorporate them into your inner sanctuary.
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Palace of Past Affection
Create a dream house in which your inner child would feel loved, safe, and significant.
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Adventures in Fantasia
Describe a childhood fantasy world your inner child would create as a teaming ground for adventures.
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Magic Door to Childhood
Imagine the door to your inner sanctuary – A place where your inner child retreats for respite. Describe this door in detail and what awaits inside.
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Ripped From The Pages
Create an origin story for your villain based on a book that greatly influenced their ideology.
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A Diary of Victorian Youth
Write from the perspective of a young child in a Victorian family navigating the complexities of the era.
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Child of the Night
Imagine a human being raised by vampires and learning to navigate the mortal and immortal worlds.
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The Valentine’s Day Gift
Write about a child who has no money, but wants to give a special Valentine’s Day gift.
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Secret Valentine
Write a story about a child who receives a Valentine’s Day card from a secret admirer.
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Puppy Love
Write a story about a puppy who has to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for its owner.
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Classroom Valentine’s
Narrate the experience of distributing Valentine’s Day cards in class and the accompanying emotions.
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Classroom Cupid
Write about a time you played cupid in school to help a friend deliver their Valentine’s message anonymously.
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My Imaginary Friend
Write about the adventures with your imaginary friend beginning every paragraph with “My imaginary friend and I…”.
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Our Rainbow World
Beginning with the phrase “Today I saw something red,” have the child describe various items they’ve spotted in different colors throughout the day or week.
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The Magic Lunchbox
Write a story about a magical lunchbox that gives out your favorite food in kindergarten.
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My Kindergarten Superpowers
Imagine you’re a superhero, and you are going to use your superpowers at kindergarten.
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Sun’s Long Day
Write a journal entry as the sun, describing the different parts of the earth you’ve seen all day.
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Letter to the North
Write a story about a child who discovers a letter from Santa on Christmas morning.
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Childhood Dreams Revisited
Capture your childhood dreams, both literal and metaphorical, and their particularities.
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Sinister Bedtime Stories
Describe a frightening bedtime story that gave you sleepless nights during your childhood.
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Shadows in the Corner
Write a story about an unsettling occurrence that your parents dismissed as children’s imagination.
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Fanning the Whimsy Flame
Write a short fantasy story featuring your childhood self as the main character.
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Embracing Childhood Curiosities
Reflect on what used to pique your curiosity the most when you were a child.
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A Child’s Smile
Create a narrative about a character who performs the heroic deeds of making terminally ill children smile.
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Elusive Wish List
You are the only person who knows where everyone’s lost wish lists end up – tell their stories.
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Swapped Destiny
Write about a character who discovers they were switched at birth with a prince or princess.
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Favorite Family Tradition
Reflect on a favorite family tradition and how it made you feel as a child.
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The Impenetrable Fortress
Reflect on instances when you built “emotional walls” as a child. Explore the reasons behind it and how it affects your relationships presently.
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Guardian of ‘NO’
Track back times when asserting a strong ‘NO’ became your shield. Identify situations, thoughts, and emotions that led to such assertiveness.
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Unveiling the Hide-and-Seek Champion
Revisit moments when you, as a child, used to hide either physically or metaphorically. Explore those feelings and circumstances.
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Decoding Emotional Shields
Reflect on situations as a child where you found yourself being defensive or withdrawing. Describe what triggered it and why.
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Language of Love
Write about how love was communicated in your family when you were a child and how it influenced your perception of comfort.
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Harmony in Sounds
Explore memories related to music or sounds from your childhood that made you feel comfortable and safe.
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Superheroes and Role Models
Reflect on the fictional characters or role models from your childhood that made you feel safe and protected.
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Recipe of Relaxation
Write about an activity or hobby in your childhood that made you feel most relaxed and why.
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Shelter of Solitude
Describe the places you found solace in as a child, whether a specific room, a treehouse, or even a favorite blanket.
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The Passport of Imagination
Revisit your childhood fantasies and imagine what fulfilling them would look like now.
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Lessons from Childhood
Remember a key life lesson that you have learned as a child and how you apply it even today.
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Harvest Time
Write about your experiences or thoughts about helping with or observing harvest time in your area.
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The Itchy New World
Write a story about a young child experiencing fall allergies for the first time.
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Trust in Innocence
Write about a time when your innocence as a child led you to trust in a situation or person.
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Embracing Spontaneity
Write about a time as a child when you acted on instinct and it resulted in a memorable or impactful event.
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Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Write a story from the perspective of a child undergoing the journey on the Trail of Tears.
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Inside Out Emotions
Write a poem describing a time you felt a strong emotion, like excitement or anger.
