653+ ‘Child’ Writing Prompts
-
Lost in the Magical Forest
Imagine a child who gets lost in a magical forest and encounters various magical beings.
-
Should Juveniles be tried as Adults?
Discuss whether adolescent offenders committing heinous crimes should receive punishment equivalent to adult criminals.
-
Bonds Beyond Bloodlines
Explore a relationship with a non-human entity and the realistic emotions associated with it.
-
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Feast
The Very Hungry Caterpillar loves to eat! Recreate a week’s worth of meals for the caterpillar with your favorite foods.
-
Nurturing the Inner Child
Consider what your inner child needs right now, and write about how you’re going to meet those needs.
-
My Best Friend at School
Describe your best friend at school and what makes your friendship special.
-
Medieval Magic School
Write a story about an ordinary medieval child’s first day at a school for magic.
-
The Great Slide Adventure
Create a make-believe story about an adventure down the biggest slide in the park.
-
The Hidden Child of the Palace
Imagine being a child during England’s Tudor era, and secretly observing the royalty’s life from the palace’s hidden corridors.
-
Prophetic Child
A child starts predicting minor accidents around their small town which gradually escalate into dangerous disasters.
-
First Day of School Nerves
Write about your first day at a new school and your feelings leading up to it.
-
Cheerful Toyland Tune
Write a song from the perspective of a Christmas toy waiting to bring joy to a child.
-
The Influence of Media on Family Lives
Opine about the role media plays in shaping family values and child behavior.
-
Quantity versus Quality Time
Express your thoughts on the importance of spending physically abundant versus emotionally rich time with children.
-
Innocent Bystander
Narrate a story set in the Prohibition era from the perspective of a child who doesn’t fully understand the situation.
-
Sunset from a Child’s Perspective
Write about a summer sunset from a child’s perspective. What would they notice first? How would they react?
-
Mastering New Skills
Describe a new skill that was challenging to learn when you first started kindergarten.
-
1. My Magical Garden
Imagine if you had a magical garden, what plants and creatures would you find there?
-
Imaginary Friends and Fantastical Tales
Revisit your childhood imaginary friend or a character from a story you used to tell and log their adventures.
-
Reflections in the Crayon Box
Detail an artistic activity from your childhood and how it impacted your creativity today.
-
Fall Festivals
Describe a fall festival you have attended, explaining why it is held and what activities are present.
-
Forest Changing Colors
Write about a walk in the woods during fall, focusing on the changing colors of the leaves.
-
Poison Awareness. Children’s Perspective
Write a story from the perspective of a child who learns about poison safety.
-
Library Childhood Adventures
Write a fictional adventure tale set in a library, inspired by libraries you’ve visited as a child.
-
The Snowflake Whisperer
Compose a tale of a child with the rare ability to communicate with snowflakes.
-
Lost in the Supermarket
Narrate a time you got separated from your parents in a supermarket and how you managed.
-
First Day of School
Write about the day you first went to kindergarten, describe your feelings that day.
-
Through a Child’s Eyes
Write from the perspective of a child, interpreting their surroundings in unique and innocent ways.
-
The Day My Pet Spoke
Imagine that your pet could talk for a day. What would it say and what would you talk about?
-
The Cursed Child
Ponder on a child born into a curse that affects everyone around them from the moment of their birth.
-
Reminiscing Mother’s Love
Write a letter to your mother expressing the most memorable moments of shared love and care.
-
Loyal Guardian
The child knows there’s a monster under their bed; however, they perceive it as their protective guardian against unseen threats.
-
Saga of The Lost Remote Control
Write a whimsical story describing the heroic quest of an average person to find his lost TV remote.
-
Child’s Perspective of Memorial Day
Write a story from the perspective of a child experiencing Memorial Day.
-
A Character from Your Childhood Novel
Write about a character from a book you loved as a child, detailing their influence on your growing years.
-
Sacred Spaces
Describe one place from your childhood that holds particular memory or significance to your inner child.
-
Pen Pal Adventure
Imagine you have a pen pal from another country; write a letter introducing yourself and asking about their life.
-
Letters from Extraordinary Pets
Imagine that your pet (or an imaginary one) has learned to write. What would a letter from them say?
-
Letters from the Future
Write a letter to your younger self and share everything you wish they knew.
-
How Many Foods I Like
Write about five different foods you like and a number-themed story about each one.
-
Unrealized Adventures
Remember the adventures you always planned as a child but never managed to embark on.
-
Letter to Younger Self
Write a letter to your younger self, giving advice or sharing wisdom that you have gained over the years.
-
Defining Moments with Parents
Write about a moment when you greatly admired or idolized your parents.
-
Influential Sports Figure
Write about a sports figure you admired growing up and the qualities they possess that you desired.
-
The Child Seer
A child could see the future in her dreams, and her latest seeing is about a looming danger.
-
The Global Pantry
Explore different nutritious meals from various cultures that are vital to child development.
-
Championing Nutrition Education
Describe a program or initiative you would create to spread awareness about child nutrition in your community.
-
Bridging the Gap
Write a persuasive letter or article on the urgent attention needed for addressing child malnutrition and hunger globally.
-
Junior Chefs
Imagine your young self in the kitchen, experimenting with healthy ingredients to prepare nutritious meals for your friends.
-
Understanding the Importance of Nutrition
Pen down your thoughts on the importance of proper nutrition in a child’s growth and development.
-
Childhood Mottos
Think about a phrase or piece of advice that you often heard as a child, explore how it made you feel and its influence.
-
Monster Beneath the Bed
Write a horror story from the perspective of a child who truly believes there’s a monster beneath their bed.
-
Letter to a Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, describing your current life and ask future questions.
-
My Magical Journey
Imagine if you found a hidden door leading to a magical world. Describe your journey in this new world.
-
Furry Friend Chronicles
Chronicle a day in the life of your pet or an animal you admire and discuss why you chose them.
-
Monster Under the Bed
Write about the biggest fear you had as a child. Does it still scare you today? If not, when did you overcome it and how?
-
Special Child Skills
Think about a skill or talent you had as a child that you no longer possess or utilize. Why did you stop? How have you changed since you ceased this activity?
-
Unexpected Emotions
Identify a moment when you had an emotional reaction that seemed disproportionate to the situation. Explore possible links to childhood experiences.
-
Lost Child Adventures
Write a fantasy-themed adventure story where you are searching for your lost inner child in a fantastical landscape.
-
Interpreting Happy Memories
Start by jotting down the happiest memory you have from your childhood. Then, provide details about why it made you so happy and how it influences you today.
-
Silly Animal Adventure
Create a story about going on an adventure with an animal that has human qualities.