Over 101 "Kids" Writing Prompts

Tonight, the stars are singing! Each star has its own song, and together they create wonderful music. Write a story about a child who can hear the stars and decides to throw a concert where everyone in town comes to listen to the celestial melodies.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 6-8

Picture a world where every kid lives in a treehouse. Describe your own treehouse and the unique features that make it special. Then, create a story about a yearly treehouse competition where something goes hilariously wrong, and how you and your friends resolve it.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

Imagine a mischievous puppy who can't stop wagging his tail. One day, his wagging tail causes a little bit of trouble, but it also leads to an unexpected adventure at a local bakery.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 3-5

Imagine you are a tiny ant exploring a giant garden. Describe all the enormous things you see and what adventures you have crawling around the flowers and the pond.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 3-5

Imagine a world where toddlers can talk to animals. Write about a day in the life of a two-year-old who helps a lost baby duck find its way back to the pond.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Baby-2

Write a story where your character wakes up to find their entire town deserted. With their pet as their only company, they set out on a quest to find everyone, uncovering clues and hidden secrets along the way.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids

Imagine a world where every child gets a special power on their tenth birthday. Today is your character's tenth birthday, and they are about to find out what their power is. Describe what happens on this extraordinary day.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids

The stars have disappeared from the sky tonight! Lily, a curious and brave young girl, decides to climb the tallest hill with her flashlight to find out why. What magical creatures or adventures does she encounter on her journey to light up the sky again?

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 3-5

The main character finds an old, dusty board game in the attic that turns out to be magical. When they start playing it with their siblings, they are pulled into the game’s world. Explore their journey as they try to find their way back home.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids

You discover a hidden room in your school that isn’t on any floorplans. Inside, there are gadgets that seem to control various aspects of the school, like the lunch menu and the clocks. Write about your adventures as you learn about what this mysterious room can do.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12

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