These 10 winter-themed writing prompts will help your child (or students) build stronger writing habits, explore emotions, and express creativity this holiday season.
You wake up to find snowflakes replaced by marshmallows. What happens next?
Skills: Story telling, descriptive writing, creativity
Write a letter to “Winter” itself. Give it feedback, suggestions, or even a compliment.
Skills: Persuasive writing, voice and tone, self-reflection
A mitten disappears, but that’s just the beginning. Who took it? Why? What clues lead to the truth?
Skills: Creative thinking, narrative structure, problem-solving
What would life be like inside a snow globe? Would time stand still? Would you get tired of the snow?
Skills: Descriptive writing, setting development, sensory detail
Legend says the first person to see the first snowflake gets one wish. What do you wish for and what happens when it comes true?
Skills: Cause and effect, self-reflection, imaginative writing
Imagine you could hibernate for three months. Would you take the chance? What would you miss? What would you dream about?
Skills: Reflective writing, personal expression, creative thinking
You’re sitting in a café on a snowy afternoon. Someone interesting walks in and sits across from you. Who is it, and what do you talk about?
Skills: Dialogue writing, character development, creativity
Your school announces a snow day and suddenly, everyone discovers they have superpowers. What’s your power? How do you use it? And… what could possibly go wrong?
Skills: Creative writing, plot development, risk assessment
A mysterious castle appears overnight. No one knows where it came from or who lives inside. Write the story of how you find out.
Skills: Creative writing, world-building, curiosity and inquiry
Describe your favorite cozy spot. It could be at home, in nature, or somewhere unexpected. What makes it cozy?
Skills: Descriptive writing, emotional awareness, sensory detail
To help your child keep learning and growing all season long, we created a Free Winter Learning List including book, video, and activity recommendations for every grade.
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