30+ ‘Sense of wonder’ Writing Prompts
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Christmas Surprise
Narrate a story about an unexpected, miraculous event or surprise that changed your Christmas in an extraordinary way.
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Behind the Chocolate Hearts
Describe the thrill of receiving a box of Valentines chocolates from a secret admirer.
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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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Crystal Cavern Chronicle
Write about an unanticipated encounter with a vast, untouched, underground cavern filled with gleaming crystals.
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Buntings and Dreamy Booths
Paint a written picture of a particularly stunning booth or stall at an outdoor festival.
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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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First Snowfall
Describe what you saw and felt when you experienced your first snowfall of the season.
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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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Island of Lost Civilizations
Weave a narrative about an island that was once home to a highly advanced but now extinct civilization.
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Solar System Exploration
Imagine you’ve been selected as part of a mission to another planet or moon in our solar system. Tell the…
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Library Childhood Adventures
Write a fictional adventure tale set in a library, inspired by libraries you’ve visited as a child.
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Fabled Fantasy Land
Imagine a brand new world for a children’s book. Describe it in vivid detail and enumerate what makes it different…
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Ocean Explorer
Pen down a collective adventure of a class submarine voyage exploring the ocean depths.
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Grandma’s Secret Life
Suppose your grandmother was actually a secret agent. Write a story detailing her secret life.
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Wandering in Wonder
Recall a place of natural beauty or an awe-inspiring experience from your childhood that particularly inspired you.
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Secret Spellcaster
Imagine you are a fourth-grader who has just discovered the ability to do magic. Describe your experiences.
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Colorful Celebration Chaos
Write a piece describing being amidst the vibrant, noisy atmosphere of Dia de las fallas through the eyes of a…
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Mystery of the Lost City
You and your friends find a map that leads to a lost city. Write about your adventure to find it.
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Festival of Lights
Write about your favorite memory from a holiday that involves lights, such as Diwali, Christmas, or Hanukkah.
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Captain’s Diary
Imagine finding an old ship captain’s diary. Write about their voyages, discoveries, and challenges they faced.
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2. Carefree Innocence
Reflect on a time when you were deeply happy as a child and narrate it with all its nuances.
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Constructing Prompt Universe
Create a unique world entirely built around fun journal prompts and detail how these prompts fuel this world.
