Updated: 31 October 2026

Creative writing prompts for kids

This prompt gives twenty prompts for children of an age you name who like certain interests, mixing story starters, what-would-you-do questions, funny situations and descriptive challenges.

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Give me 20 fun writing prompts for children aged [AGE] who like [INTERESTS].

Mix story starters, "what would you do if..." questions, funny situations and descriptive challenges. Add a simple story planner with beginning, middle and end and three ways to make a story more exciting.

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Let the child illustrate their story afterwards; it builds pride and keeps them writing.

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What you will get

Twenty varied prompts for your child’s age and interests, covering story starters, “what would you do” questions, funny situations and descriptive tasks, plus a beginning-middle-end planner.

Why it works

Children write more when the prompts match what they love, so the prompt asks for their interests and age. Mixing story starters, what-if questions and funny situations gives variety. A simple planner with beginning, middle and end gives structure.

Common mistake

The prompts do not suit the reader.

Fix: Give the age and one or two real interests, such as dinosaurs or cricket, so the ideas feel personal.

Also watch for

The planner is too complicated. Ask for a three-box version with a picture space, for younger children.
You correct spelling too soon. Let the first draft flow. Fix spelling in a second pass so enthusiasm is not lost.

Try a variation: make it a shared story

Ask for a version where you and your child write alternate sentences, with a prompt to start each round.

Still not right? Reply with this

Pick the eight prompts most likely to get my child writing, and order them from easiest to hardest for one prompt a week.