213+ ‘Tree’ Writing Prompts
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Gratitude for Nature
Write about how the natural world — a favorite tree, a beautiful sunset, a calming rainfall — has impacted your life.
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The Lost Ornament
Imagine that you found a mysterious holiday ornament, write about the magical adventure it leads you on.
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Deforestation Diary
Create a narrative from the point of view of a tree in an area facing deforestation.
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Memoirs From a Tree’s Perspective
Narrate the story of a bustling garden as seen from a century-old tree rooted firmly in its heart.
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A Day with Tree Friends
One day you wake up and discover you can talk to trees. How different is your day now?
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Real-Life Superheroes
Describe a time in your life when you or someone you know became a real-life superhero.
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Magical Seeds in Your Backyard
Write a story about planting an extraordinary seed in your backyard and what happens after it grows.
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A Leaf’s Journey
Write a story about a leaf that has just fallen off a tree. Where does it go? What does it see?
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Tree of Creativity
Write about a special tree that grows fruits symbolizing different genres of creativity.
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Circle of Life
Describe the lifecycle of an apple tree, incorporating every detail from the seedling stage to full-grown fruit-bearing tree.
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Cherry Blossom Beginnings
Pen down the emotions of a cherry tree as it blooms and gives cherries in the spring.
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Frozen Fronds
Describe a walk through a frozen forest, paying special attention to the details of the icy flora.
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Family Tree Investigation
Write about the family members you have never met but have heard stories about from your parents.
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Fall Friendships
Imagine you are a tree during Autumn that befriends a lonely leaf. Write a story about how you comfort and support this leaf.
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Lost in the Enchanted Forest
Imagine getting lost in an enchanted forest like Hansel and Gretel. What kind of magical creatures or interesting objects would you encounter?
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Beneath the Tree Canopy
Describe a quiet moment under an old, sprawling tree and how it made you feel.
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Treasures of the Christmas Tree
Describe the traditions surrounding the decorating of your Christmas tree.
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In the Shadow of the Colossal Tree
Create a story set in a society living in the shadow of a massive, ancient tree.
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Debate on Deforestation
Write a fictional dialogue between a tree and a person who is planning to cut it down for industrial use.
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The Falling leaves’ landing spots
This experiment involves watching where falling leaves land and writing about it.
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Tree Transformation
Write about a tree and the changes it undergoes from the end of summer to the beginning of winter.
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Plant A Tree Day
Imagine the school is celebrating ‘Plant a Tree Day’, write about your experience participating in the event.
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Converse with Inanimate Objects
Pick an inanimate object around you and imagine it could speak. Write a dialogue of your conversation.
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Journey to The Magic Tree
Create a story where you climb a magical tree that leads you to an enchanted land.
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Earth Day Celebration
How would you plan a special holiday to celebrate Earth Day in your town? Who would be invited and what activities would take place?
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The Last Leaf
Chronicle a day in your life from the perspective of the last leaf on a tree outside your window.
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Chocofalls Festival
In this imaginative world, a magical tree produces chocolate eggs on Easter and sheds them, causing a ‘chocofalls’ event.
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Dance of the Autumn Leaves
Describe the transformation of a tree throughout the autumn season, focusing on the vibrancy and the diversity of colors.
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Yuletide Morning
Describe waking up on a Christmas morning that you consider to be the perfect Christmas. Feel the excitement, the warm wishes, and the joy of the perfect holiday.
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Gratitude Tree
Write about what you’re thankful for this year, as if each thankful thought is a leaf on a tree.
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Underneath the Olive Tree
Imagine the inner turmoil and prayers of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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The Dark Tree
Imagine a world where every spell a dark wizard casts helps an enchanted tree grow taller.
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The Heart of the Rainforest
Imagine you’re a tree in the rainforest. Write a first-person perspective of its centuries of existence.
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Enduring Symbol
Choose a common symbol found in many myths (a tree, a mountain, a river) and create your own myth explaining its significance.
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Secrets of the Magical Landscape
Write about a land imbued with potent magic; every hill, river, and tree holds a peculiar power.
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The Heartwood Hollow
Describe a journey through a magical forest, where each tree holds the soul of a past hero.
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Emerald Rebirth
Express your thoughts and feelings about the transformation of landscape from dull to vibrant green.
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Leaves of Wisdom
Each fall leaf is an ancient being that has observed the world from its tree, write their story.
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Our Forests, Our Future
Narrate a story from the perspective of an tree, observing human activities impacting its existence.
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Starlight Tree
Describe a Christmas where the celestial bodies form a grand Christmas tree viewable from the spaceship.
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Bare Trees Beckoning
Write a story about a leafless tree that communicates with you on a chilly November morning.
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Empathy for Nature
Imagine you’re a tree in a busy city park. Write about what you see, hear, and feel.
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Green Thumb Transformation
Write about how planting a single tree can alter an area’s environmental health.
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Shelter From The Rain
Write about an unexpected friendship formed when you and a stranger sought shelter under the same tree during a spring shower.
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Symbols of Strength
Choose a tree species that resonates with you and write about why you find it inspiring.
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Tree Wisdom
Imagine a tree could give advice, what life lessons do you think they would share based on their experiences?
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Simple Wonders of Nature
Paint vivid imagery of a natural Christmas scene that brought you unexpected joy.
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Guardian of the Woods
Write a story about a tree that has the ability to communicate with and care for the creatures of the woods.
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Economic Impact of Earth Day
Evaluate the economic impact and sustainability of Earth Day activities.
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The Enchanted Tree House
Describe an adventure that begins when you find a hidden tree house in your backyard.
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Journey of a Falling Leaf
Write a story from the perspective of a fall leaf making its journey from the tree to the ground.
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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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A Christmas Tale
Imagine you are a Christmas tree ornament witnessing all the holiday celebrations. Detail your experiences.
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A Day in the Life of a Tree
Write a story imagining a day in the life of a tree. What do you see, hear, or feel?
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Fantasy Treehouse
Write about your ideal treehouse. How would you decorate it? What unique features would it have?
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Roots and Branches
Write about your family tree and how your ancestors have influenced who you are today.
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Understanding the Family Tree
Document memories and stories about your grandparents or great-grandparents.
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The Tree of Growth
Drawing a parallel with a tree’s growth, write about your personal growth journey.
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The Resilience Tree
Write about a difficult time in your life and reflect on how you’ve grown from that experience.
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Branching Life Tree
Construct a family tree, spotlighting one ancestor or relative who has influenced your identity.
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Growth Rings
View your life like a tree, with every year represented by a ring. Write about a ring that represents a traumatic experience and the new growth that followed.
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Embodied Elements
Write a journal entry as though you are a specific element of nature, like a tree or a river.
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Holiday Heart-to-Heart
Imagine a conversation between two holiday symbols (like the Christmas tree and Menorah or Easter Bunny and Valentine’s Cupid).
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Stolen Kiss Under The Cherry Blossom
Write about a unique moment where two individuals share their first unexpected kiss under a cherry blossom tree.