653+ ‘Child’ Writing Prompts
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Teddy Bear Defender
Describe a world where a child’s teddy bear is their real-life superhero, protecting them from threats both big and small.
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Childhood Secret
Write a story where your superhero had his/her powers from childhood and had to hide their identity.
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Lost at the Ferris Wheel
Imagine you’re a lost child at a carnival and your only hope of finding your family rests on reaching the top of the Ferris wheel.
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Gift From Santa’s Sack
Describe a gift you received from Santa Claus as a child that still holds a significant place in your heart. What does this present symbolize to you now?
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Exploring Nature’s Playground
Write about your most memorable outdoor adventure or experience as a child.
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Embracing Unfamiliar Paths
Write about the first big change in your life that you can remember from your childhood.
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Thankful Milestones
Pick a significant life milestone and write about the people, circumstances, and aspects of that period for which you’re grateful.
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The Forgotten Playtime
Consider how the onset of a zombie apocalypse might abruptly push a young child into premature adulthood.
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A Refuge in Imagination
Imagine how children in the midst of a zombie apocalypse might create an imaginative, almost fantastical world as a coping mechanism.
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Surviving in a Child’s World
Describe how a child would use their unique combination of innocence, imagination, and resourcefulness to survive in a zombie apocalypse.
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Two-sided Life
Explore the child superhero’s struggle to balance a normal childhood with the secrets and responsibilities of their superhuman life.
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Young Superhero’s Dilemma
Your child protagonist, a newly minted superhero, is torn between using their powers for personal gains or dedicatedly serving the society.
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Journey of the Codename
Your character, a child genius with extraordinary abilities, has just discovered their superpowers, but now they need to decide on their superhero name.
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Whispers of October
Narrate an imaginary conversation with October. How would October respond to your questions, praises or complaints?
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Thankful Reflections
Create a diary entry for a child explaining what they’re most thankful for during the holiday season.
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Letter to your Future Self
Write a letter to your adult self from the perspective of your child-self – what hopes, dreams and worries did you have for your future and how do you view them now?
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The Magic of Storytelling
Write a narrative like you would have as a child, employing your favourite childhood themes and motives.
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Forgotten Legacy
In a grim future where humanity lost its superpowers, write about a child who suddenly manifests unusual abilities.
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Child of the Apocalypse
The only known superhero left is a teenager who gained their powers as a result of the Apocalypse.
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Superhero Diary
Write a diary entry as if you are a superhero finishing up a day filled with heroic deeds.
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Childhood Revisited
Write a detailed narrative about your earliest memory and how it may have influenced your life.
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Deserted Island Discovery
Write a story about a child stranded on an island, discovering extraordinary things.
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Green Transformation
If everything turned green on St Patrick’s Day, how would your world look like and how would you adapt?
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Lucky Charms
You wake up on St. Patrick’s Day to find you have a superpower, what is it and how do you use it?
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Chasing Rainbows
Write a story about a magical St.Patrick’s day journey to find the end of the rainbow.
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Battle of Strategies
Write about a thrilling sports match where clever strategies helped your team win.
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Mighty Mascot Adventures
Imagine you are your school’s sports mascot for a day. Write about your experience.
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Letter to my Grown-Up Self
Your inner child writes a letter to your future adult self, what does they say?
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Starry Night Wonders
Write about a time when you were star-gazing as a child and describe what you imagined.
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The Sip That Warmed Up January
Write a memorable tale where a sip of hot chocolate played a key role during a freezing January day.
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The Story of My Superpower
Write about a superpower you wish you had and how you would use it.
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Furry Friend Adventure
Write a story where your pet becomes a hero in a daring adventure.
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Celebrating Art From A Child’s Eye
Write an appreciation piece for a childhood art project that you truly admire.
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Building Imaginary Worlds
Write about a fantastical world or land you used to imagine or illustrate when you were young.
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Rummaging Through The “Crayon Box”
Draw or describe your favorite childhood art piece and recount the inspiration behind it.
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Christmas Wish Fulfilled
Craft a narrative about a child’s deepest Christmas wish miraculously coming true.
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Magical Tree House Adventure
Write about finding a magical tree house in your backyard and the adventures you had.
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Children of Shadows
Write about a world where every child is groomed to join ‘The Order’- a secret society, from birth.
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Passover Perspective
Write a fictional account of the first Passover night from a child’s perspective.
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Santa’s Pen Pal
Imagine Santa Claus receiving a letter from a child that is not like any other he has ever received. What does it say? How does he respond?
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Fairytale Makeover
Pick a fairy tale character who you thought was misunderstood or misrepresented and rewrite their story.
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Stepping into Another’s Shoes
Imagine you are the protagonist of your favourite fairy tale. How would you react to the challenges faced by the character?
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Tea Parties with Imaginary Friends
Write about a dream tea party with all your favourite fairy tale characters present there.
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Turning the Clock Back
Choose one of your favourite fairy tales from your childhood and rewrite the ending.
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Inner Magic Wands
Describe your ‘magic wand’ as a child and what sort of magical powers you wished it possessed.
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Celebration of Childish Achievements
Reflect on an achievement or success from your childhood that you were really proud of.
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The Unwanted Legacy
An ex-superhero has a son/daughter who unexpectedly inherits their ability, causing alarm for the retired hero.
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Past Portraiture
Select the most out-of-the-ordinary hobby as a child and illustrate it deeply, conveying its uniqueness.
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Shaping the Future
Write about any hobby from your childhood that influenced or encouraged the career path you have chosen as an adult.
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Upon Reflection
Think of a childhood situation when you felt misunderstood, and compose a letter to your younger self.
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Revisiting Childhood Fear
Write about a fear you had as a child and investigate the reasons behind that fear.
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Reruns of Favorite Childhood Shows
Write about a favourite TV show or movie from your childhood, and how it made you feel.
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Unwritten Childhood Dreams
Recreate the list of Things I Want to Be When I Grow Up that you wrote as a child.
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Easter’s Symbolic Significance
Reflect on your childhood understanding of Easter and how it has developed over time.
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Revisiting Childhood Dreams
Recall a dream you had as a child and how you imagined achieving it.
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Rekindling Wonder and Awe
Write about a memory of an event or phenomenon that deeply fascinated you as a child.
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Adventure Playground
Remember and describe a game you used to play as a child and how it made you feel.
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Journey to School
Write about your typical journey to school as a child and the people you encountered on this trip.
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First Time Pumpkin Picker
Write a heartfelt story from the viewpoint of a child visiting a pumpkin patch for the first time.
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Walk in Scout’s Shoes
Inspired by Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, write a story from a child’s perspective about a difficult topic they are attempting to understand.