August Writing Prompts For Kids

Now that we’ve settled into the second half of the year and a new school year approaches, get your child’s writing back on track with our best August writing prompts:

1. August 2nd is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day in the US. What is your favorite ice cream sandwich? Describe the flavors of your favorite ice cream.
2. What is your favorite activity to do during the month of August?
3. Invent a character named August. What do they look like? What adventure will they embark on?
4. On August 5th, we celebrate Sandcastle Day! Can you draw an epic sandcastle and write a detailed description of it? How many rooms does it have? What’s special about it? Will anyone live in your sandcastle?
5. If someone looked in my bedroom, they would know I like to….
6. If I could be anyone in the world for a day, I would be…
7. On August 9th Smokey the Bear was born. Smokey is responsible for educating people about the danger of forest fires. Write a paragraph persuading campers to handle their fire carefully.
8. Also on August 9th, we celebrate National Book Lovers Day in the US! What’s your favorite book and why is it your favorite? What are three things you think everyone should know about this book?
9. Journal Prompt: Back to school is here! My favorite subject in school is… because...
10. What is one movie you could watch every day for the rest of your life? In an essay, explain the storyline. Who are your favorite characters?
11. There’s a dolphin in your bathtub! How are you going to get it out?
12. You just won a world championship, what did you win it in? Describe the competition.
13. The place that makes me the happiest is…
14. August 12th is International Elephant Day! If you could have dinner with an elephant, what would you have?
15. You are an inventor whose job is to create toys. What would you create?
16. You just won a trip to Hawaii! Who are you taking with you? What items are you packing in your suitcase? How are you traveling to your destination? What activities will you do once you get there?
17. Daily writing prompt: My favorite part of the day was... because...
18. Describe yourself with rhyming words.
19. You find a treasure map, where are you going first?
20. You are suddenly stuck on a deserted island, you can only bring one person. Who are you bringing and why?
21. August 22nd is National Tooth Fairy Day in the US! Imagine you wake up in the middle of the night and find a tiny, magical door under your pillow! Curious and excited, you open it to discover a secret passage leading to the Tooth Fairy's enchanting realm. Write an adventure story about your journey into this magical world.
22. What is your favorite song, write a short story based on your favorite song.
23. What is your favorite month of the year and why?
24. Fans are going wild in a stadium. What is happening? Who are they cheering for? What are you doing? Where is the stadium located?
25. August 26th is International Dog Day! If you could have any dog, what kind would it be? What would you name it? What adventures would you go on with your dog?
26. What is one thing you are really good at doing? How did you learn to be good at it?
27. What is the best kind of gift to receive? What is the best gift you’ve ever received?
28. If everything in the world was one color, what color would it be and why?
29. If you could relive one day of your life, what day would it be? Write about the timeline of events that happened and what made it your favorite day.
30. What is your dream job?
31. What is the craziest dream you have ever had? What events took place? Where were you in the dream?
32. You just found a magic blanket that can fly, where are you going?

Summer writing prompts

1. Describe your perfect summer day and all the activities you would do.
2. If you could spend a day with any animal at the beach, which one would it be and why?
3. Daily journal prompt: Write about the most interesting thing that happened to you today and how it made you feel.
4. Imagine you found a message in a bottle at the beach; what does it say and who is it from?
5. Describe a summer camp adventure where you make a new best friend and discover something amazing.

More summer writing prompts!

Winter writing prompts

1. You are building the world’s most magical snowman. Describe it in detail and tell us what makes it so special!
2. If you could spend a day in a cozy winter cabin, what would you do to have fun?
3. Imagine you can talk to animals in a snowy forest; which animals do you meet and what do they say?
4. Describe a fun winter sport or activity you would love to try and why you want to try it.
5. If you could create your own winter festival, what activities, food, and decorations would you have?

More winter writing prompts!

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