Picture Prompt
Flying Rug Adventure Creative Writing Prompt
Describe the moment the ancient rug lifts off the ground. What does it feel like when the air rushes past you as you soar through the sky? What do you see below—the rooftops, forests, or perhaps a distant shimmering sea? As the rug takes you further from home, the wind changes. What scents fill the air? Do you feel nervous, or are you filled with excitement? Describe when the rug begins to descend toward an unknown, magical land. What strange and beautiful sights await you as you land?
Warm-Up Discussion Questions
How do you imagine it would feel to have the ground disappear beneath you as the rug starts to lift?
What kind of sounds might you hear as you soar through the air on a magical rug?
Can you describe the scenery that you would see while flying over it—would there be buildings, trees, or water below?
What emotions would you feel as you fly higher and further away from everything you know?
If the wind brought different scents to you, what might they be and where do you think they’re coming from?
As you travel through the sky, what would make you feel safe or scared?
How might the air change as you ascend into different altitudes or climates?
When the rug starts to descend, what kind of thoughts and feelings would you have at that moment?
What are some of the mysterious sights you could encounter as you approach a magical land?
Upon landing in a new and unknown place, what are the first things you would like to explore?



