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Looking to get your kids' creative writing juices flowing? Try one of these writing prompts. Find even more help on our Building Writing Skills at Home resource page.


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Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Writing Prompt: "I Have a Dream"hot icon
If you were to give such a speech, what would your dream for the nation be? What is your vision for the future? |  Details
Number of Downloads: 35921  |  Created on: 12/18/2008
Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: Being Thankfulhot icon
Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while discussing what they are thankful for. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 23774  |  Created on: 10/20/2008
Inauguration Day Writing Prompt: Inaugural Addresshot icon
If you were to give an inaugural address as president, what would you say to the American people?  |  Details
Number of Downloads: 19982  |  Created on: 12/18/2008
Earth Day Writing Prompt: What Can You Do?hot icon
Think of what you can do on a regular basis to help protect our world and preserve its natural resources.  |  Details
Number of Downloads: 16103  |  Created on: 03/16/2009
Christmas Writing Prompt: Traditionshot icon
Use this Christmas writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while discussing their family's Christmas traditions.  |  Details
Number of Downloads: 15310  |  Created on: 11/13/2008
Valentine's Day Writing Prompt Activityhot icon
Use this Valentine's Day-themed activity to write about a person you love. How do you show people you care about them? |  Details
Number of Downloads: 13264  |  Created on: 01/12/2009
Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: Naming Turkeyshot icon
Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while brainstorming names for turkeys! |  Details
Number of Downloads: 13217  |  Created on: 10/19/2008
Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: Letter of Thankshot icon
Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while writing a note of thanks and appreciation. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 10293  |  Created on: 10/20/2008
Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: Family Traditionshot icon
Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while exploring their own Thanksgiving family traditions. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 8878  |  Created on: 10/19/2008
Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving Dayhot icon
Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while describing their typical Thanksgiving day. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 6385  |  Created on: 10/20/2008
Spring Writing Prompt: Springtime Storyhot icon
Write a short story that takes place in spring. Some themes you may consider including are: new life, renewal, spring cleaning . . . |  Details
Number of Downloads: 4846  |  Created on: 02/19/2009
Black History Month Writing Prompt: Rememberencehot icon
During February, we remember and celebrate people and events that have had a significant role in Black history. What would you remember and why? |  Details
Number of Downloads: 4623  |  Created on: 02/12/2009
Mother's Day Writing Prompthot icon
Write about why you appreciate the women in your life with this Mother's Day writing prompt.  |  Details
Number of Downloads: 4292  |  Created on: 04/01/2009
Cinco de Mayo Writing Prompthot icon
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the United States to honor Mexican-American culture. How would you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? |  Details
Number of Downloads: 3928  |  Created on: 03/24/2009
St. Patrick's Day Writing Prompthot icon
St. Patrick’s Day started out as a religious holiday, but has become secular. Can you think of other holidays that have become more secular?  |  Details
Number of Downloads: 3771  |  Created on: 02/04/2009
Presidents Day Writing Prompt: Celebrationshot icon
For Presidents Day, this writing prompt activity asks kids to think about how they would celebrate a great leader; how would they remember and honor a |  Details
Number of Downloads: 3752  |  Created on: 01/12/2009
Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: Traditional Foodshot icon
Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while discussing their favorite Thanksgiving foods. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 3727  |  Created on: 10/19/2008
Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: A Flag for the Holidayhot icon
Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while exploring their ideas about what Thanksgiving means. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 3501  |  Created on: 10/19/2008
Easter Writing Prompt: Favorite Traditionshot icon
What do you consider the best thing about Easter? Why is this your favorite part of Easter?  |  Details
Number of Downloads: 3154  |  Created on: 02/25/2009
Memorial Day Writing Prompt: Honoring Fallen Soldiershot icon
Think of how you celebrate Memorial Day in your family or community. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 3146  |  Created on: 04/17/2009
Summer Writing Prompt: Summer Planshot icon
Write about some of the things you want to do this summer. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 3067  |  Created on: 05/19/2009
Mardi Gras Writing Prompt: Choose a Costumehot icon
During Mardi Gras, people often celebrate by wearing costumes and masks. What would your costume look like and why?  |  Details
Number of Downloads: 2504  |  Created on: 02/19/2009
Winter Olympics Writing Prompt: Sportsmanshiphot icon
Writing prompt encouraging kids to think about what good sportsmanship means in their own lives. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 2331  |  Created on: 12/18/2009
Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: Fastinghot icon
Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt, about the former practice of fasting for Thanksgiving, to help children practice their writing skills. |  Details
Number of Downloads: 2137  |  Created on: 10/19/2008
Winter Writing Prompt: Winter Temperatureshot icon
Even though the days start getting longer again after the winter solstice, the temperatures around us continue to get colder. Why? |  Details
Number of Downloads: 2035  |  Created on: 12/22/2009
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