576+ ‘Fun’ Writing Prompts
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A Day in Superhero School
Imagine a day in a special school that trains superheroes. Share your experiences.
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My Pet, The Superhero!
Your pet has miraculously gained superpowers! Describe the adventures you both embark on.
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Booming Business in Toyland
Create a fun, imaginative toy shop where the toys have a life of their own and describe how they interact with the customers.
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St.Patrick’s Classroom
Now, as the teacher of your class on St Patrick’s Day, how would you celebrate it?
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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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Design Your Ultimate Sport
Create a new sport explaining its rules, equipment needed, how to score points and why people would love to play it.
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Haunted Halloween Costume
Tell the story of a Halloween costume you wore that turned out to be haunted.
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Tag, You’re It in The Sky
Write about a group of friends who decide to play a game of tag while skydiving.
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Creative Superpowers
Imagine you wake up one morning with a superpower, describe what it is and how you would use it.
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Holiday Hooray
Write about your favorite holiday of the year and why it holds a special place in your heart.
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Harvest Festival
Imagine that your town is holding a harvest festival. Write about how you’d like to contribute.
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Engineering Excellence
You’ve been asked to design a new playground for your school using scientific principles.
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Learning Madness
Write about a topic you find hardest to understand in school and how you would make it easier.
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President’s Day Parade Satire
Write about a redesigned President’s Day parade where past and present leaders compete in absurd carnival games for the title of ‘Ultimate Commander’.
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Whimsical Wonderland
Imagine you are in a world completely different from your own. Write a rhyming poem about the people, places, or things you encounter.
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Elementary School Scoop
Imagine you’re a journalist reporting on the most exciting event at your school this week.
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Day in The Life
Document a specific day that was really fun for you, providing as much detail as you can.
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Recreating The Spooky
Reimagine a well-known horror story or spooky myth, weaving a personal fear or phobia into the narrative.
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The Talking Pet
Your pet (or an imaginary pet) suddenly gains the ability to speak! What would they say? What conversations would you have?
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My Magical Power
Choose a magical ability you would like to possess. How would it affect your daily activities? How could it be used to help others?
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Ocean Adventure
Imagine you’re an explorer who discovered a new island. What does it look like? What challenges do you face?
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Carnival Capers
Describe a bizarre encounter with a seemingly ordinary carnival worker at the summer fair.
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Sir Catterwaul: A Cat with a Knighthood
Your protagonist is a talking cat who holds an official knight title in a medieval kingdom. Write about his feline exploits.
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Cheesy Pickup Line
Write a comical story about a loaf of bread who falls in love with a block of cheese.
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Island Adventure
Imagine that you are stranded on a deserted island, what would you do to survive and have fun?
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Mirror of Mood
Draw an imaginary creature that reflects your current mood and then write about it.
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Hidden Superpower
If you had a hidden superpower that only activated when you’re kind, what would it be?
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Mismatched Shoes
In 200 words or less, write a dialogue between two twins who accidentally wore each other’s shoes to school.
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The Magic of Metaphors
Write a poem that uses a particular animal to represent a personal trait or emotion.
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Catchphrase Creation
Create a unique catchphrase for yourself and explain what it means and why it represents you.
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Time Travel Tales
Imagine you have a time machine, describe where you would go and what you would do using new vocabulary words.
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Enchanted Forest Adventure
Describe a magical expedition through an enchanted forest, incorporating new vocabulary learned this week.
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The Most Memorable Day with My Family
Write about a day that you spent with your family that you will always remember.
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Wearing a Helmet
Write about a character who goes on a fun bike ride after putting on his safety helmet.
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Playground Practices
Create one rule for your playground to ensure everyone has fun while keeping safe.
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Riddle Me This
Think of an object or animal and write a riddle about it using descriptive words.
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Appreciation for a Friend
Write a thank you note to a friend who has been particularly kind or helpful.
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Thankful towards a Teacher
Write a thank you note to a teacher who has made a significant impact on you this academic year.
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Question Invasion
Write a story about an alien visiting earth but only use questions to tell the story.
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Poetic Time Machine
Write a poem as though you’ve time-traveled to a notable historical era.
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Animated Life
Create a poem based on the perspective of your favorite cartoon character.
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Fairy in the Garden
Write a story about finding a fairy in your garden and the spell she taught you.
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Land of the Dinosaurs
Write a story revolving around a picture of prehistoric landscapes and dinosaurs.
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My Imaginary Pet
Write about an imaginary pet you wish to own and describe what adventures you would have together.
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The Best TV Show Ever
Write an essay about why your favorite TV show is the best and should receive an award.
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A Day as a Superhero
Imagine you have the powers of your favorite superhero for a day. Write about your adventures.
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5. The Animal Whisperer
Imagine you have the ability to talk to animals. Write about a day spent having conversations with your animal friends.
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The Magic Show
Convince your friends to come and see a magic show with you by explaining why you think it’s the best event.
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Time Machine Mix-up
In their first-ever time travel, a novice time traveller misinterprets the controls and ends up at a dinosaur-themed amusement park.
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Spooky Spectres
Creating a spooky, Halloween inspired poem that taps into the ghoulish holiday spirit.
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Monster Hop
Ideate your perfect Halloween costume and explore what it reflects about your personality.
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Making Wishes Come True
Imagine you found a magic wand, describe your first three wishes and how it would impact your life.
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Comprehensive Vacation
Write about a landmark or country you’d like to visit. Explain why you find it fascinating and what you hope to see or do when you’re there.
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New Year’s Resolutions and Party Themes
Plan a New Year’s Party around one of your New Year’s resolutions.
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Progressive Potluck
Draft an invitation for a fictional New Year’s potluck where each guest brings a dish that represents their resolution.