Using monthly writing prompts regularly in the classroom can be so beneficial for both students and teachers. Teachers love using these prompts for morning work, centers, early finishers, and as homework assignments. You can project the prompts on the board, print smaller copies for student notebooks, or laminate for a center. It’s also helpful to use monthly writing prompts with no specific dates or days of the week so they can be reused year after year. Sometimes it’s difficult to cover all of the different writing genres. By using prompts you can hit personal narratives, fictional narratives, informational writing, opinion writing, persuasive writing, and poetry all in the same month!
Did you ever have a student that struggled to generate writing ideas? These prompts are great to get them motivated to write with fun seasonal topics. It’s also helpful to differentiate based on student’s individual needs by using lined paper with different spacing.
Writing Prompt Ideas
Below are three writing prompts for each month that kids will love. Click the picture underneath the examples to get the full list of prompts with matching writing paper, journal strips, and Google Slides.
September Writing Prompts
Do you think students should have homework? Why or why not?
You may have a new student in your class this year. How could you make them feel welcome?
Finish this story: I was on my way to my first day of school when the bus broke down . . .
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October Writing Prompts
Imagine you owned a restaurant for monsters. Create a menu for your restaurant.
If I were an explorer with Christopher Columbus . . .
If you could create a new kind of candy what would it be?
November Writing Prompts
Write a funny story called, “The Turkey Who Loved Thanksgiving.”
November 18th is Mickey Mouse Day. Why do you think this character is so special?
Would you rather live in a place with 24 hours of daylight or 24 hours of darkness?
December Writing Prompts
Imagine that you could apply for a job at the North Pole. What job would you choose and why?
Write the steps to make the best cup of hot chocolate.
What is a wonderful gift that doesn’t cost any money?
January Writing Prompts
Write a newspaper article with the headline, “It was the Biggest Blizzard of the Century.”
One new thing I would like to try this year is. . .
How would you feel if you had to move to Antarctica?
February Writing Prompts
Do you believe Groundhog Day really helps us predict the weather?
Create a fun menu for a Valentine’s Day meal.
Would you ever want to be the President? Why or why not?
March Writing Prompts
Finish this story: I made it to the end of the rainbow but was surprised to find . . .
Design the best trap to catch a leprechaun.
One day I woke up with special powers. Everything I touched turned green . . .
April Writing Prompts
“April showers bring May flowers.” Would you rather it rain or snow for 1 week straight?
Write a story about a chocolate bunny that comes to life.
You have been asked to create the next jelly bean flavor. What would it be and why?
May Writing Prompts
Use your senses to write a poem about Spring.
Imagine you went to the zoo and were able to bring home any animal. Describe your first day together.
Mother’s Day is in May. Write a card thanking an amazing mom.
June Writing Prompts
What were your biggest accomplishments this year in school?
Write a story about a family that vacations on the moon!
What would be the best way to spend your last day of school?
Writing Prompts for kids
These monthly writing prompts will be sure to engage and motivate your students. To save even more time and energy, check out the bundle for the whole school year below. Happy writing!
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Oooh I love these. I found you through Pinterest when I was searching for writing prompts. Im a SAHM but I’m trying to encourage my 9 year old to do writing, creative writing ..narrative etc ..the joy of writing overall which at this day and age is slowly dying due to all this technology in gaming ..thanks so much for sharing. Im going to follow you now ..
I’m so excited to hear that! Yes I believe it’s important to restore that interest and love of writing for kids. My hope is that prompts can motivate them and get their creative juices flowing. Happy Writing!
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