Creative Writing Prompts for Kids

There are many famous athletes that children look up to. Write a story about a time when a famous athlete came to visit you at your house.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

Many children spend a lot of their time watching TV. In your opinion, what is the best TV show?

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

A zoo is full of animals that should naturally be living in the wild. Think about what zoos offer to animals. Write to inform your reader about how zoos can help wild animals.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

Kids enjoy collecting special items. Think of an item that you enjoy collecting. Explain why you collect this item.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

We all love games. Write a story about a time you played a fun game with your friends.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

A good book can spark your imagination and get you excited. Think about a good book you have read. Write to tell your own version of this same story.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

Think about a time when you visited a museum. Write to inform your reader about the most interesting exhibit you saw and why it fascinated you.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

Many people have a favorite holiday. In your opinion, what is the best holiday and why?

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion