101 prompts in Kids & YA Fiction

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Prompts 11 to 20 of 101. Start at the beginning for notes on the genre and answers to common questions.

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  1. Create a tale about a day in the life of a teddy bear. From morning cuddles to a tea party with other stuffed animals, how does the teddy bear spend its day?

    Ages 3-5
  2. Write about a day where everything you draw comes to life. How do you realize your power, and what do you decide to create? Describe a situation where this magical ability leads to an unexpected situation at school.

    Ages 9-12
  3. Imagine you've been chosen to represent Earth in an intergalactic cooking contest. Describe the dish you would prepare and how you try to communicate and cook alongside aliens who don't understand any human languages.

    Ages 9-12
  4. Your favorite storybook character steps out of the book and into your room! Write about your day together and the fun activities you do with your new storybook friend.

    Ages 6-8
  5. You wake up to discover that every time you draw something, it comes to life. Excited, you start by drawing your dream pet. Describe your adventures with your new animated friend and the challenges you both face when your drawings start causing mischief around town.

    Ages 9-12
  6. Imagine you've invented a new holiday that celebrates children. What is it called, and what are some of the traditions or activities that happen on this day? Describe the first celebration of this holiday through the eyes of a child planning the day's biggest surprise.

    Ages 9-12
  7. Think of a story where a child invents a new holiday that celebrates something no one has ever thought to celebrate before. What is the holiday, and how do they convince everyone else to join in the celebration?

  8. Whatever they draw with it turns into reality. Write about a day in the life of a child who designs a theme park with their pencil.

    Ages 9-12
  9. Pretend you find a pair of glasses that allows you to read the minds of animals. Share a story about a day spent with these glasses at a busy city park.

    Ages 6-8
  10. Imagine a magical zoo where the animals switch places with the visitors, and the visitors get to live like the animals for a day. Describe your day as an animal in this magical zoo and the funny and exciting experiences you have.

    Ages 6-8
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