20 (not scary) Halloween prompts for youths
I firmly believe in Halloween. But I know that all of the gore and scary movies are not for everyone, especially young children.
However, Halloween is for everyone! There is so much more to the celebration than fear of jumping and fake blood. And I think we all need a little lightheartedness this year.
Let your kids try one of these prompts (or try it yourself)!
20 Halloween prompts for kids
Children may have a hard time getting involved in Halloween this year. So why not get excited with a little creative writing for the vacation? Maybe combine these prompts with some Halloween activities at home to improve the spirit of things.
(I know I would love to mix a potion or "ride" my broom around the house. Unfortunately, I think my dog and husband would think I finally lost him. I could take that risk.)
- Write about a carved pumpkin that comes to life.
- One night a year (Halloween!) Your pet can talk to you. Write what you are talking about.
- If you could dress up as anything or anyone in the world, who / what would it be? Describe the costume and write why you want to be that person / thing.
- Your city wants to ban Halloween! Write a letter to the city council and the mayor explaining why they shouldn't.
- Finish this sentence: This Halloween I will …
- Imagine making a potion in a cauldron. What are you putting in What does the potion do?
- Write about the silliest thing that ever happened to you on Halloween.
- If you were a wizard or a witch what would you do with your powers?
- You put on a pirate costume, but you can't take it off! Now you have to live as a pirate. How's it going?
- A fairy lives under your bed. She is very nice and invites you to visit her in wonderland. What's it like there?
- Write about solving a Halloween puzzle. (Maybe with your favorite cartoon character?)
- Would you rather be friends with a vampire or a werewolf? Why?
- Everyone has decided to make gifts for Halloween this year! What would be the absolute best Halloween gift? Why?
- You have noticed that the broom can fly in your house. Jump up! Where are you going and what are you doing
- You are a mad scientist. You just created a creature in your lab. What is it? What is it doing What is it eating
- Write a story that includes the following words: groan; cackle; hiss; Syringes; Crash; Meow.
- You can interview a witch. Make a list of questions to ask her. How do you imagine she would answer? (Or let a sibling answer you!)
- Write about a Halloween carnival. What are you doing? Don't forget to describe the scene including the smell! Some activities to consider: looking for apples; a ride; a corn maze.
- You go to a clairvoyant and they read your future. What are they telling you
- What happened on your favorite Halloween?
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Halloween Prompt: You are putting on a pirate costume, but you cannot take it off! Now you have to live as a pirate. How's it going?
More Halloween prompts
If you're not a kid but want to try writing a Halloween story from a kid's perspective, check out this post. If these prompts are a little tame for your taste, be sure to check out our scary prompts.
However you like your Halloween, let's sharpen these pens and start writing!
What's your favorite creepy thing on Halloween? Let me know in the comments!
WORK OUT
Grab your kids and set a timer for fifteen minutes. Let your creative side fly! Or try it yourself!
When you're done, share your children's (or yours) writing in the comments. Don't forget to comment on your colleagues' work!
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