Creative Writing Prompts for Kids–

To support a regular creative writing practice, we share four lists of prompts for kids. In the first creative writing prompt article we shared with you 65 creative writing ideas, in the second article we explored 62 more creative writing prompts, in the third article you will discover a list of 61 writing prompts for kids and in the fourth article we share 63 more creative writing ideas for kids.

Remember that after writing on a variety of topics, students will be excited to continue exploring. Fuel their curiosity with this series of all awesome creative writing prompts! So one more time, here are the links to a whole bunch of creative writing prompts for kids.

• 65 Creative Writing Prompts
• 62 More Creative Writing Prompts
• 61 Fabulous Creative Writing Prompts
• 63 More Creative Writing Prompts for Kids

Journal to Support Creative Writing

While journaling is certainly a good way to help kids improve their writing skills, it also allows them a new method of expression. Through journaling, students learn how to consider ideas from new angles and come up with creative, new ways of thinking. Best of all, a student’s journal is a safe place where he or she can write freely without the fear of embarrassment or judgment. Journal keeping is a fantastic tool you can use to encourage the kids in your life to practice and refine their creative writing skills.  We think this is simply fantastic, and hope you do to!

With questions that promote expanded possibilities, students can stretch the limits of reality. Through journaling, a student also develops a deeper understanding of the unique preferences that define him or her as an individual.

Between memorizing math facts and learning about American history, it’s important for students to have regular time for creative writing practice. Writing prompts are a great way to get kids’ minds going, as a short question or idea can inspire all kinds of imaginative reflections and creative solutions. We are sure you agree!

Until next time, write on…

Welcome Back for Even More Middle School Writing Prompt Ideas for Kids (Part 3/3)

It’s so much fun in this exciting world of journal writing prompts because here you will find so many great ideas for middle school students to write about in their  journals. Before we get on with our third list of middle school writing prompts for kids, do you know about the fabulous benefits of journaling? Check this out!  Journal writing can help students:

• Clarify their thoughts and feelings
• Know themselves better
• Reduce stress
• Solve problems more effectively
• Resolve disagreements with others

Ok, without further ado, here is the third listing of middle school writing prompts.

77  Middle School Writing Prompts for Kids (Part 3)

1. Here are 5 great things about me.
2. What would happen if children ruled the world?
3. What would happen if there were no cars, buses, trains, boats, or planes? How would this change your life?
4. What if everyone lived under water? Where would people live? What games would children play? What would school be like?
5. What would happen if you found gold in your backyard?
6. I taught someone how to…
7. Oh, no, it snowed and I can’t…
8. The house was so quiet, but then I heard…
9. If you could have been someone in history, who would you have been?
10. If you could only take 3 people with you on a trip around the world, who would you take and why?
11. If you could give any gift in the world, what would you give and to whom?
12. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
13. If you received any sum of money as a gift, what would you do with it?
14. What would happen if animals could talk? What questions would you would like to ask them?
15. Imagine that you can become invisible whenever you wanted to? What are some of the things you would do.
16. What would you do if you were in the middle of the lake and your boat springs a leak?
17. What would you do if you suddenly woke up in another country and no one could understand a word you said! What would you do?
18. Write a poem about your favorite person, animal, or place.
19. What is your dream vacation?
20. This morning I looked out my window and to my great surprise I saw…
21. The best month of the year is…
22. This is how I make a snowman…
23. This past weekend was great because…
24. I help my mother by…
25. I help my father by…
26. If I were a snowflake I would…
27. If I were____, I would…
28. If I were 10 years older, I could…
29. I feel so sorry for….(why?)
30. If I could trade places with someone it would be _____. (Why?)
31. If I couldn’t sleep…
32. Plans for this weekend are…
33. My Favorite Movie is…
34. Wally Whale was lost so he…
35. Mmmmm! I love the smell and taste of…..
36. If I could fly I would….
37. I turned on the radio and there wasn’t any school because….
38. My teacher thinks I…
39. If there were no rules, what do you think would happen?
40. If you owned a store, what would you do to discourage people from stealing from you?
41. If you could participate in an Olympic event, which one would you choose and why?
42. Read a Non-Fiction book and write a reading response on it.
43. If I could give someone in class a valentine, it would be_____, because… (Then design one for that person)
44. Living in a log cabin would be fun because…
45. If I could be famous I would like to be….
46. I get excited when…
47. I love to play in the snow and…
48. If the world were made of candy…
49. If I could rule the world I would…
50. If I were the teacher I would change…
51. Winter Vacation
52. The sleepy bear woke up from hibernation because…
53. Yesterday afternoon I…
54. Dear_____, (your favorite author)
55. My favorite sport is….
56. My favorite book is….
57. If I could improve on_____ I would be…
58. Olivia Octopus had so much to do she….
59. Math is_____ because…
60. I love science, especially when…
61. I felt like crying when…
62. My bedroom has…
63. A Poem About Balloons
64. Popcorn tastes so good when…
65. Blowing bubbles is…
66. What color is the wind?
67. It bugs me when…
68. As the cage door slowly opened…
69. Write a Color Poem
70. Dear Leprechaun…
71. If I found a pot of gold…
72. A rainbow is like…
73. I wish I could…
74. If I could be anybody in the world I would be….because….
75. I like to do my homework in _____because…
76. My favorite holiday cookies are…
77. If I owned a toy store I would…

Middle School Writing Prompts Part 1, Part 2, &  Part 3

Well that’s it for now. We hope you enjoyed this listing of 77 middle school writing prompts. Until next time, write on middle school kids!

Welcome Back  to the Exciting World of  Middle School Writing Prompts (Part 2/3)

It’s very fun in this exciting world of journal writing prompts because here you will find lots and lots of ideas for middle school students to write about in school (or at home). Before we get on with our second list of middle school writing prompts for kids, do you know about the fabulous benefits of journaling? Check this out!  Journal writing can help students:

• Clarify their thoughts and feelings
• Know themselves better
• Reduce stress
• Solve problems more effectively
• Resolve disagreements with others

Ok, without further ado, here is the second listing of writing prompts for middle school students.

73  Middle School Writing Prompts for Kids (Part 2)

1. Colors are like…
2. It is so much fun to collect…
3. If I were a kite I would…
4. The wind lifted me so high it….
5. My favorite book this year has been….why?
6. I’m not afraid of…
7. I’d love to sell my…
8. This is a tall tale about…
9. Peter decided to…
10. This is what I want to do this weekend.
11. What do you think the world needs now?
12. What do you think your friends say to each other when you’re not around?
13. What do you think about the amount of violence on T.V.?
14. What do you think about people polluting the environment?
15. What do you think about having set rules for people to follow?
16. If I could get more money for my allowance, I would…
17. What shall I do tomorrow?
18. What is your favorite holiday? What makes this holiday special?
19. What is your favorite day of the week?
20. What is your favorite month? Why?
21. If I could come dressed as a character from a book it would be…because…
22. Turtles are good for…
23. Tell a whopper of a tale.
24. This is why my homework wasn’t done.
25. Write a poem about the rain, or about raindrops.
26. Birds are…
27. I used to be…but now I…
28. Ahhhh! I love to hear…
29. My favorite snack is…because…
30. Today is a special day because _______. Why is this special to you?
31. Are you happy today. Why?
32. Sunshine makes me feel like…
33. I see_____ popping out of the garden
34. This is what I want to do this weekend.
35. I would rather be in _____ then in school, because…
36. Picking each flower with care…
37. Write a poem on spring.
38. What are junk foods?
39. What are some nutritious foods that you like?
40. What are some rules you have to follow at home?
41. What are some examples of prejudice?
42. When I was little, you…
43. When people tease me I…
44. If I were a bird I’d…
45. What is in this dark cave?
46. If I could live in a tree house I’d…
47. What if you could walk up walls and across ceilings?
48. What would happen if you loved your neighbor as yourself? What if everyone did?
49. What would happen if you grew taller than trees? How would this change your life?
50. What would you do if a bully bothered you on your way home?
51. Twenty years from now, I will…Draw a picture to go with this
52. The next day, Goldilocks went back to…
53. If I were a character in a book, I’d be_____ because…
54. Living in the rainforest would be fun because…
55. What is the best birthday present you ever received?
56. What would you do if you were president of the United States?
57. You have an extra $100,000 to give away; you cannot spend it on yourself. What would you do with the money?
58. The qualities that make a best friend are…
59. If you were an insect, what kind would you be and why?
60. Describe your room at home in detail. What are you proudest of and why?
61. Using a current controversy… Do you agree with the decision? Why? Would you change if anything? What?
62. How do you feel when it’s your birthday? Why?
63. How do you feel on the first day of winter? Why?
64. How would you feel if you were going to be on a show? Why?
65. How do you feel when you do something wrong?
66. School is fun because…
67. What would you do if you got a present you didn’t like?
68. What would you do if you were at home and your homework was at school?
69. What would you do if you dropped the cookie jar and it broke?
70. My favorite book that my teacher read this year was_______, because….
71. I would now like to read _____ over the summer because……
72. I would like to get (teacher)______ next year because I heard….
73. If I could invite one person over my house it would be____ because…

Middle School Writing Prompts Part 1, Part 2, &  Part 3

Well that’s it for now. We hope you enjoyed this listing of 73 middle school writing prompts. Until next time, write on middle school writers!

Middle School Writing Prompts Part 1 of a 3 Part Series

Welcome to the exciting world of journal writing prompts. Here you will find many fun ideas for middle school students to write about in their  journals.

Before we get on with our first list of middle school writing prompts for kids, do you know about the fabulous benefits of journaling? Check this out!  Journal writing can help students:

• Clarify their thoughts and feelings
• Know themselves better
• Reduce stress
• Solve problems more effectively
• Resolve disagreements with others

Ok, without further ado, here is the first listing of middle school writing prompts. Enjoy!

73  Middle School Writing Prompts for Kids (Part 1/3)

1. If all my wishes came true, I would……
2. Why is it important to be honest?
3. Why is important to have good manners?
4. Why do you think adults smoke/drink?
5. Why is exercise important to someone your age?
6. Why do you think some people encourage others to smoke/drink?
7. Why do you think the rules you must follow are good or bad?
8. Why would it be good to be honest?
9. Why have men and women usually only done certain types of work?
10. Why should or shouldn’t a man stay home to care for the house and children while his wife goes to work?
11. Why do you think some people take advantage of others?
12. Why do you think prejudice exists in the world?
13. Why would we say that someone is “passing the buck”?
14. What does it mean that “The buck stops here”?
15. What quality do you think is the most important and why?
16. Why is it not wise to squander your money?
17. The book I mot enjoyed reading over the summer was______ because…
18. I love my name because_________
19. Over the weekend I will…
20. I would really like to get to know_____ better because…
21. My favorite food is___ and I do not like _______ because_______.
22. I have ____ people in my family, Tell me about each person.
23. My favorite color is_____. List all the things that are that color.
24. If I could go to the movies over the weekend I would see____ because I heard…
25. The one thing I remember about last year was…
26. I wish I could…
27. Our classroom is special because…
28. When I grow up I want to be…
29. Describe everything you love about fall.
30. My best friend is _______, because…
31. List some of your favorite animals. Tell me what you know about each one.
32. Tell me one thing you would like me to know about you and why.
33. How can we make our classroom special.
34. What are your plans for the weekend?
35. I am most proud of_____. Tell me why.
36. I wish that I could…
37. I make friends by….
38. What would you do if you saw someone left out of a game on purpose.
39. This really puts me in a bad mood….
40. This weekend I have to…
41. List 10 things you plan to do this summer.
42. Write an acrostic poem called, Summer Fun.
43. It’s raining candy!
44. Write about this and all the fun you’ll have.
45. My Vacation to _____ (make up a place and tell me about it.)
46. Monkeys can be…
47. Off went the rocket to…
48. I will always remember…
49. If I were the warm summer breeze I’d…
50. I am happy when…
51. If I could change one thing it would be…
52. I wish I had a million… Then I would…
53. I wish I had one… because
54. I wish I could be like…. This person is special because….
55. I wish I could learn….. because…..
56. I wish I didn’t have to eat…… I don’t like this food because…..
57. I wish everyone would learn to ….. Then everyone would…..
58. I wish I never……
59. I wish I had one more chance to….. Then I would…..
60. I wish there was an electric……
61. I wish I had enough money to……
62. I wish everyone loved……
63. I wish all children would……
64. I wish everyone had…..
65. I wish I could touch……
66. I wish animals could…… If they could, then…..
67. I wish I looked like…. because……
68. I wish there were no more…..
69. I wish I didn’t have to…..
70. I wish I could go to…..
71. I wish there really was….. If there really was, then…..
72. I wish I could hear……
73. I wish I could give……

Middle School Writing Prompts Part 1, Part 2, &  Part 3

Well that’s it for now. We hope you enjoyed this listing of 73 middle school writing prompts. Until next time, write on Middle School students!

Creative Writing Ideas for Kids Spring in May—

As the school year comes to a close, students get excited thinking about summer and all of the fun and relaxation ahead.  The start of summer is also a great time to think about changes—the places students have been, the places they’re going, and all of the ways they are different now than when they started.

In these new journal prompts for the month of May, students will get creative as they think about the similarities and differences between various experiences.  Each prompt asks students to compare and contrast two things that are seemingly different—and then, to consider the benefits of each one.

Though some instances may seem completely separate at first, students may find that there is more commonality between them than they first imagined.  For instance, a student might not think that his best friend and favorite movie character have much in common—but upon further reflection, he’ll find that both individuals have a winning sense of humor.  Next, students will think about the benefits of each item or experience.  By looking for the good in things like Mondays, braces, and even the experience of waiting, students will practice positivity.

Each journal prompt is designed to draw out creativity, examination, and positivity in your students.  Help students explore commonalities and contrasting qualities today!

Explore the similarities and differences between the following items.  What are the benefits of each one?

1. Mondays and Fridays.
2. You and your best friend.
3. Going swimming and falling in the pool.
4. Being too cold and being too warm.
5. Singing in the choir and singing in the shower.
6. Books and computers.
7. Your mom and your dad.
8. Movie stars and athletes.
9. Brushing your teeth and washing your hands.
10. Recess and lunch.
11. Eyeglasses and braces.
12. Buying something with money you saved or money you received as a gift.
13. Waking up early and going to bed early.
14. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and hamburgers.
15. Falling asleep in your bed and falling asleep at the dinner table.
16. Your best friend and your favorite movie character.
17. Batman and Spiderman.
18. Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.
19. Video games and movies.
20. Ice cream with syrup, sprinkles, and candy and plain ice cream with no toppings.
21. The mall and an online store.
22. Cars and bicycles.
23. Diamonds and gold.
24. Your parents and your teacher.
25. Wearing jeans and wearing pajama pants.
26. The experience of waiting patiently and the experience of waiting impatiently.
27. Roses and tulips.
28. Racehorses and racecars.
29. Your favorite television show and favorite movie.
30. Giving a gift and receiving a gift.
31. The last day of school and the first day of school.

Until next time, creatively write on!

Technology has created a new channel for bullying. According to CNN, 25 percent of children experience cyberbullying at some time, and nearly 10 percent have experienced it in the past 30 days.

Schools Tackle the Problem

Many schools have anti-bullying programs in place, and some are beginning to incorporate the “cyber” element. New Jersey has enacted an anti-bullying law that includes training on how students can recognize bullying in any form and how to report it to a hotline.

Children often resist reporting cyberbullying; they may fear being identified as an accomplice, or they may fear retribution by the bully. Education is critical for the child to know how to spot the signs of bullying and report it before something serious happens.

How Do I Know If My Child is Being Bullied?

Less than 5 percent of children tell their parents they’re being bullied, CNN reported. Three common signs that children are being bullied include:

• They withdraw from their normal social outlets, including social media
• They seem afraid of their technology, such as being nervous when the phone rings
• They act out with bad behaviors as a way to release their stress over being bullied

If you suspect that something is going on, talk to your child. If he or she is not forthcoming, speak with the parents of your child’s friends. Your child may have confided in their friends, and word may have eventually made it to the parents. Also, make sure you are educated on bullying facts.

What Do I Do If My Child is Being Bullied?

Talk to your children often. Make it a priority. Spend more time listening that talking. Assure them that they did nothing wrong, and discuss the positive things that happened in their day. Help your children become active in a number of things they like to do. Find ways for your children to expand their circle of friends. Find opportunities for them to be with children with the same interests.

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services maintains a website on how to prevent bullying, Stopbullying.gov. It contains a number of tips on how to communicate with your children if you suspect they are being bullied.

Another Cybercrime: How Do I Know If My Child’s Identity is Safe?

With the proliferation of mobile devices and social media, cyberbullying is a real threat, as are cases of child identity theft. Children are prime targets for identity thieves, because the situation often goes undetected for years, and an identity theft protection service is a useful answer once your child’s been targeted.  Child identity theft is a related cybercrime. Signs that children may be victims of identity theft include:

• They start receiving unusual mail, such as credit card applications
• They receive a thank-you gift from a business
• You try to open up a bank account for your child and are denied

Recent Lifelock service reviews attest to the ever-increasing problem of identity theft. Educate yourself on how to deal with a suspected child identify theft because the sooner you act, the easier it will be to resolve. Please know also that you can learn even more about child identity theft in this information by the Federal Trade Commission.

Protect your children from online bullying and protect their identity by getting educated, because the more you know about these modern day problems the more swiftly and effectively you will be able to deal with them should the need arise.

Nothing can capture the power of a memory better than a picture. If you haven’t seen the blog Dearphotograph.com, browse it for five minutes – that’s enough to demonstrate how powerful memories can be, and how important our old photographs are in preserving those memories.

Just 20 years ago, none of us had the technology to get Grandma’s immediate approval on our latest DIY sewing project for the school play or instantly share great pictures of our tiny tots. Now, through the digital magic of Pinterest, Skype, Facebook and dozens of photo-sharing websites, we can stay connected with our loved ones no matter the miles that separate us.

As enchanting as digital technology can be, its ability to preserve pre-digital-era memories is often overlooked. Most of us still have yellowing shoe boxes of old prints and slides sitting under our beds and in our attics. Those memories connect us with our past, and it’s about time we linked our pasts to our future by digitizing them.

Organize Old Media: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Most of us have probably cataloged our memories the old-fashioned way: via prints, slides and/or VHS home videos. Take a Saturday off to pull them out, look through them and organize them. It’s not only an important trip down memory lane for you, it’s a chance for your family to get to know your past.

• Start organizing by year, era or event (i.e., “birthdays”). This makes it easier to parcel out themes for your digital scrapbooking projects.
• Make sure to store old media in acid-free boxes and albums.
• Do not keep your media in warm or bright places; even attics can cause dry rot and expose precious memories to rodents and deterioration.
• Carefully wrap and designate which photos, negatives and slides you want to digitize, and wrap them carefully.

Digitize at Home or Professionally

Although many people opt to scan and digitize old prints at home, this can be time consuming, and the purchase of a high-quality scanner may not be worth your while. (If you think it is, PCMag.com recommends the Cannon CanoScan because it uses an LED source that eliminates warm-up time and can be purchased for around $200.)

Although scanning at home has its pros, many busy moms aren’t aware that your old media can easily be sent to a professional service. For example, slide scanning at Dig My Pics allows you to simply estimate the amount of media (slides, negatives, prints, even 8mm and VHS) in your box, send it in, and let the professionals handle it for you. They will size, color correct and restore and retouch your precious images for you, for about 39 cents per slide. You can follow the project online in real time as it is being completed.

Once you’ve decided which route you want to take, it’s time to . . .

Let the Scrapbooking Begin: Endless Ideas

Although Pinterest seems to be one giant digital scrapbook of amazing ideas, there are plenty of places around the Web where you can find inspiration. Scrapbooksetc.com has a host of wonderfully creative ideas and layouts that you can use online or print and add to a book. The best part about digital scrapbooking is that your book can be multimedia; you can add home movies, old slides and converted VHS tape. Preserve your family’s precious, unique history in one creative place, and add to it as your family grows. The sky is the limit.

Students can use the following 30 writing prompts to write 30 individual short stories—or they can combine several prompts together to create a longer piece. In each prompt, the student’s character encounters a surprising situation or runs into a dilemma.

Informed by the traits and characteristics they developed in March, students can determine how their characters would react to each new event. The student’s sense of his or her character will also influence how he or she reads the prompt, and each student is likely to create an entirely different scenario out of the same brief setup.

These short exercises are a good way for students to get to know their characters further. While each prompt leaves enough room for the student to write an entire story if he or she desires, students can also combine several prompts to create a longer story or short book. With endless possibilities and a whole world of new things to discover, it’s easy to see why stories are one of the best forms of creative writing for kids.

30 Short Story Writing Ideas

1. Your character is running late and has to take the bus instead of walking.
2. At school or work, your character gets an unusual assignment.
3. Your character finds something he or she had lost.
4. Your character has to choose between two things that he or she loves.
5. Your character is out talking a walk when he or she sees a dog that…
6. Your character tries a new restaurant. The chef comes out and tells him or her…
7. Your character finally gets to take an exciting vacation to beach. On the shore, he or she finds…
8. During a thunderstorm, your character suddenly remembers…
9. Your character leaves in the morning but has to go back home after forgetting to bring…
10. Your character has an accident and…
11. At a basketball game, your character is surprised when…
12. Your character gets an interesting offer from a friend. Does he or she take it?
13. Your character has an argument with his or her best friend. They argued because your character said…
14. Your character meets someone with the same name.
15. On your character’s favorite holiday, he or she is excited to…
16. Your character decides to take a new class or join a new club. All goes well until the teacher or club leader says…
17. Your character gets a visit from an old friend—but the friend has changed and doesn’t seem to be the same person.
18. Your character has to give a speech. On the way up to the podium…
19. Your character meets his or her favorite celebrity. When your character asks for a picture…
20. Your character finds a wallet with a large wad of bills stuffed inside lying on the street. What does he or she do?
21. Your character has the chance to move to a new town. Does he or she take it?
22. At the grocery store, your character sees __________ in the produce section. He or she decides to…
23. Your character sits down to write a story. He or she is inspired by…
24. Your character receives a surprise package in the mail. What’s inside?
25. Your character has an especially bad toothache and goes to the dentist. At the dentist’s office, your character is surprised to see…
26. Your character goes to see a movie that he or she has been waiting to see for months—only to be seated next to someone who is talking loudly the whole time.
27. Your character wins a big prize from a local radio contest.
28. When your character’s birthday comes around, he or she is excited to enjoy a favorite slice of cake. Your character is surprised, however, when the cake turns out to be…
29. One night, your character wakes up from an especially realistic dream. In the dream, he or she was…
30. Your character is out at the mall and sees a bunch of television cameras from the local news station. Suddenly, a reporter comes up to your character and wants to interview him or her because…

Students can get totally creative and make up fanciful lands, or they can ground their stories in a familiar setting with characters they relate closely to. Regardless of the directions they take, stories provide students with the opportunity to write creatively, solve problems, and practice their understanding of others within a single activity. These five steps help kids begin writing their own stories.

Write Your Own Story: 5 Tips for Kids

1. Begin with an Action

While children’s books often begin with a simple “Once upon a time” or “There once was,” encourage kids to start their stories somewhere in the middle of the action. Suggest that they begin the story during a conversation or show some aspect of the main character’s personality from the beginning. Readers will be drawn into the story immediately—and kids may find it easier to continue writing when an event is already happening in the story.

2. Make Your Character’s Behaviors Reflect Personality Traits

Each character should have a couple of main personality traits, and students can use each character’s actions to reflect his or her identity. For example, a responsible character may be in bed promptly at 9:00 p.m. every night, while a laidback character might prefer to sleep in until noon every day.

3. Use Adjectives Liberally

When students begin writing stories, there’s really no such thing as too many adjectives. Encourage kids to describe their characters and settings in great detail. Some students struggle to give specific pictures of characters and instead use vague language. It’s much easier to take out extraneous details later than it is to create an interesting story without good descriptions.

4. Move the Story Toward an Event

Most stories move toward a particular event—and there is typically some sort of crisis or problem that must be resolved before the ending. Help students understand which details in their stories move the plot forward and which elements of the story lack purpose. If you have students who struggle to find a central climax or are unsure of a story’s ultimate direction, encourage them to use outlines. A simple outline that lists the main events in a story leading up to the action can help kids figure out which plot points they need to hit on the way there.

5. Bring the Ending Full-Circle

When it’s time for the story to end, students should explain how the problem was ultimately resolved and discuss what happened afterward. One of the best ways to end a story is to bring it full-circle from the beginning. Have students look back at the first pages of their stories and make note of key details or settings. Bring these details back in a new manner during the story’s conclusion to create a sense of closure for the story and the characters. If students are struggling with their final sentences, have them read the last sentences of some of their favorite books for inspiration.

In these 50 new journal prompts, students will consider everything from the most influential women they know to their own perceptions about men and women.  They’ll answer questions about the representation of women in popular media and discriminatory language.  Students will also have the opportunity to write letters to famous female figures and to think about what the word “feminism” really means.

Use these journal prompts to teach students about the importance of Women’s History Month—and to encourage kids to think more about the inequalities that women still face today.

Women’s History Month:
50 Writing Prompt Ideas to Inspire Young Writers

1. Who is the most influential woman you know?  How does she inspire you?
2. Do you think women have equal rights to men today?  Why or why not?
3. Why do we need a special month to honor women?
4. What types of stereotypes do people have about women?  Why can stereotyping be dangerous?
5. List three important qualities women should have and three important qualities that men should have.  Were the traits you listed different for men and women?  What can you learn by examining these differences?
6. This year, the theme of Women’s History Month is “Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).”  Do you know any women who work in STEM?  Why is it important for women to contribute to these fields?
7. Do you think men and women are naturally different from one another?  Why or why not?
8. What are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?  How will these change in the next 20 years?
9. Research a woman who was the first female to work in a traditionally male field.  What kind of struggles do you think she faced?
10. Why is it hard for women to gain access to jobs and communities that are traditionally male?  How will others in the field perceive her?
11. What are some important gains women have made throughout history?
12. Which achievement made by feminists are you most thankful for?  Why?
13. When do you think America will have its first female president?
14. Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”  How does this quote relate to feminism and the struggle for equal rights?  How can you use it to inspire your own actions?
15. Who is your favorite historical female figure?  What do you admire about her?
16. Think of your favorite television show.  How are the female characters different from the male characters?
17. Do you think that the characters in popular media accurately represent women?
18. Why is it important for both women and men to be well rounded in a number of different fields and traits?
19. List three professions that are traditionally occupied by men.  Are these jobs becoming more gender-neutral today?
20. List three professions that are traditionally occupied by women.  How is it harmful to women and men to link these jobs to gender?
21. Why do you think there are more male politicians than female politicians?
22. The Equal Pay Act was signed in 1963, when women earned just 59 cents to every dollar that men earned.  Today, women earn about 78 cents to every dollar that men earn.  Why do you think it is taking so long to close the pay gap?  How can we close it more quickly?
23. Why have women been traditionally expected to handle all domestic chores?
24. Who cooks, cleans, does laundry, etc. in your home?  Does this situation work for your family?
25. Why do you think women have often not been allowed to vote throughout history?
26. Write a story about a powerful female world leader.  What is her life like?  Do people expect her to act in a certain way?
27. Write a letter to a notable female figure, thanking her for the contributions she has made to women’s rights.
28. Have you ever wanted to try an activity that is considered to be “for girls” or “for boys” only?  Did you try it anyway?  How did you feel?
29. Has the feminist movement succeeded?  Why or why not?
30. Write about something that people could do to prevent discrimination against women.
31. How can language be discriminatory?  What are some ways you can use words to make your speech more gender-neutral?
32. What does the word “feminist” mean?
33. Do you consider yourself to be a feminist?  Why or why not?
34. Does the world need more feminists?  Why or why not?
35. What other groups can women work with to promote equality in our world?  Where are there other opportunities to end discrimination?
36. What are some important contributions women have made to our world?
37. Imagine yourself as a woman living during the suffrage era.  What would your life be like?
38. List three famous women and three famous men that you respect.  Next, think about their professions and roles.  Were there any differences in the types of people you chose?  Why or why not?
39. Women didn’t have the right to vote in all states until 1920.  Why is the right to vote so important?  What effects are caused by denying this right to a particular group of people?
40. How can women’s equality help all people?
41. Think of three professions in which the job title is known as “______man,” (such as mailman, garbage man, etc.).  What do these titles say about our perceptions of women and the types of jobs they can hold?
42. Why don’t we have a Men’s History Month?
43. Mae Jemison, the first black woman to travel in space, once said: “Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.”  Why is this sentiment so important?  How does it relate to Women’s History Month?
44. Write about one of the most important lessons you learned during Women’s History Month.
45. If you could meet any influential woman, whom would you choose?  What questions would you ask her?
46. Look at the Civil War, the Depression, and World War II and ask this question posed by feminist theorist Cynthia Enloe: where are the women?  Write about women’s roles in these important events.
47. Why is it important to look back at history through a female perspective?  How is it different from the way we typically look at history?
48. What traits do the women in your family share?  How have they informed your opinions of what women should be like?
49. Write a letter to an influential woman in your life and let her know that she has made an impact on you.
50. How do you think the fight for gender equality will change over the next 100 years?  Will we ever attain true equality?

Until next time, write on!