Winter Writing Prompts

Are you looking for a way to boost creative writing juices during this cold, somewhat dreary time of year? Well we’re here to help you out. This list of prompts is meant to help your students create fun short stories. Assign these prompts in class or as a homework assignment, to give students more time to work on their stories.

1.      Tell the story of a person who lives in Antarctica. Are they alone? How do they survive in such a cold climate? Have they ever left Antarctica?

2.      Explain the life of a snowman. When were they born? What do they do every day? Do they have dreams, and can they fulfill these dreams?

3.      Describe a couple looking for their first igloo together. What are they looking for in their new home? Tell us all about their igloo and daily life inside it.

4.      A huge snowstorm arrived, dropping two feet of snow on the city. Describe the best snow day ever.

5.      Tell the story of the life of a penguin. What do they do every day? Do they like cold weather?

6.      Pretend a new ice age has arrived. It’s very cold and there’s tons of snow and ice everywhere. How do humans and animals adapt?

7.      You’ve just made a snowman, and it starts to move and talk! What does the snowman say? What adventures do the two of you have together?

8.      A huge, dangerous snowstorm has arrived, trapping you and your family inside for days. What do you do with your free time? Do you leave the house? Are there any problems due to the storm?

9.      You find a penguin outside your house that needs a good home. How do you take care of it? Do penguins make good pets?

10.   Imagine you live during the pioneer days, when there was no TV, computers, or working heat. What do you do to entertain yourself during the long, cold winters? What challenges do you face that modern society does not?

This collection of writing prompts is sure to help out in your classroom. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!