Year 2 Writing Prompts

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Get your primary school student feeling inspired with these awesome Year 2 writing prompts! Tailored to their age group, these fun writing activities will spark creativity and enthusiasm for writing.

Sentence Starters
How To’s
Journal Prompts
Opinions
General Prompts

Sentence Starters

Sentence starters are great tools for writing practice as they provide young primary students with a structured beginning to their thoughts, making it easier to develop simple sentences. Sentence starters are similar to story starters, and are often editable, so feel free to change them around based on your young learners interests!

If I could move anywhere in the world…
The best TV show to watch is…
I feel loved when my family…
Everyday I like to…
If I were in a fairy tale it would be about…

How To’s

How To’s are great for teaching sequencing and improving writing skills. If you are looking for a place to start, search for some FAQs to use as a guide. Students can learn to clearly explain steps, making their writing more structured and easy to follow.

How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
How to build a snowman
How to brush your teeth
How to make hot chocolate
How to tie your shoes

Journal Prompts

Journal prompts are a great way to encourage narrative writing by helping students reflect on personal experiences. You can make this activity more structured by using prompt cards and writing templates. This approach supports writing skills while making journaling more engaging and fun.

The first time I lost my tooth…
My best friend is special because…
My favorite subject in school is…
I was really scared when…
After I finished playing outside, I…

Opinions

Opinion prompts are great for encouraging students to explore different writing topics and express their viewpoints. These prompts help students develop their own story by articulating their thoughts and opinions clearly.

What is the best superpower?
In my opinion, the scariest wild animal is…
In my opinion, the best sport to play is…
In my opinion, everyone should…
Who do you think is the coolest main character?

General prompts

General prompts are excellent for sparking creativity and improving writing skills. General prompts help students quickly engage with an idea, making writing more enjoyable and effective for everyone.

What is the best birthday present you have ever received?
Write about a time when you and a friend had a problem.
Write an adventure story about you and your best friend.
Write an acrostic poem using your name.
Describe your favorite part of the school day.

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