Readers of this blog may know that I am an advocate for children using and expanding their imaginations, not only through reading, but through writing! Whether your child struggles with language arts or is reading four levels above his or her grade level, providing kids with a creative outlet such as writing has the opportunity to enrich their lives and their classroom performance.
But how do you get them started? One good idea is using this Scholastic website, which provides silly and fun writing prompts in a game-like form. But if you’re looking for a straightforward list to return to, here are 10 fun, whacky writing prompts they can try!
1. Your favorite animal just stood up and started talking to you—what conversation do the two of you have?
2. You get cast in a super hero movie…do you play the hero or the villain? Why?
3. Your dad just built a time travel machine! Will you go back in time, or forward? To what year, and why?
4. Write a list of 20 of your favorite things!
5. If you were invisible, what would be the first thing you do?
6. What is the best memory you have with your family? Write a story about it.
7. Invent a new food—describe in detail what it looks like, what it’s called, how it smells, and how it tastes.
8. Describe a time when you were really afraid.
9. Your favorite fictional character has come to life. Who is it, and what do the two of you do together?
10. Write a list of 5 things you love about your best friend. Then, use those things to write them a letter!
Do you, or your children, like to use writing prompts? Let me know what your favorites are in the comments!