Fantastic Fall/Autumn Writing Prompts

For some, fall (or autumn) symbolizes harvest, and the beginning processes of hibernation before winter. For others, fall means that hay rides, Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner.

We’ve created a list of fun fall-themed writing prompts to keep your child on track and make writing a part of your fall/autumn routine!

1. What colours and scents do you associate with fall? Write about everything that comes to mind.
2. Describe your favorite fall activity - is it a movie marathon with your family? Decorating your house? Baking cookies while drinking hot cocoa? We want to know!
3. Some people say that the fall season is the best time of year. Do you agree with this statement? If so, why? And if not, which of the four seasons is the best in your opinion?
4. What three words do you associate with autumn? Write a short story including these words.
5. When you think of autumn what images come to mind? Can you describe the scenery? What happens to nature?
6. Write a report about magical animal that would love fall!
7. Write a short story about a magical pumpkin that comes to life!
8. Can you think of a nice memory you’ve shared with someone during fall? Write a letter to them reminding them of the memory.
9. Autumn can be a spooky season. Write a story about Halloween and think about what makes the holiday so spooky.
10. Can you write a play about a little ghost who got lost on his way back to his haunted mansion? Make sure to give him a name!
11. Did you know this season is called both “fall” and “autumn”? Write a persuasive essay about why you think it has both names.
12. Think about the sound leaves make when you step on them. Write a poem describing this.
13. What would your magical creature dress up as for Halloween? Write a story about their costume! What would they wear?
14. Think of your favourite Halloween candy. Can you create a brand new flavour and candy type?
15. What’s your favourite season and why?
16. Autumn is usually associated with the colors red, orange and yellow. If you could pick a color for leaves to turn, what would you pick and why?
17. Imagine you’re going on a hay ride with your magical animal. Write an adventure story about what happens.
18. You’re on your way to check on your animals in the Night Zoo and you run into a ghost! Write a conversation between the two of you.
19. Imagine you find a magical acorn that, when planted, grows into something unexpected—what does it turn into, and how does it change your world?
20. On a chilly autumn day, you take a sip of warm apple cider and a bite of pumpkin pie, only to discover they give you mysterious powers—what powers do you gain, and how do you use them?
21. While exploring a corn maze, you stumble upon a secret door hidden among the stalks—what lies behind the door, and how do you find your way out?
22. As you explore the pumpkin patch on a crisp fall afternoon, you find the largest pumpkin you've ever seen—what will you do with it?
23. Describe a walk through the woods as the fall colors change the autumn leaves into bright reds, oranges, and yellows—how does it make you feel?
24. Write a list of your favorite autumn activities and rank them from one to ten.
25. Think of a funny story that could happen at a fall festival—maybe something unexpected happens during a game or while picking pumpkins—and write about it!
26. Journal prompt: write about your first day back to school—what did you do for morning work and how did it make you feel?

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