Wildlife Field Guide Entry Writing Prompt The open book in the image shows a wildlife scene captured in perfect detail. Your task is to design a new page for a wildlife field guide — as if you’re the author, illustrator, and scientist all in one. Writing + Design Task: Field Guide Page Choose one wild
Underwater Scene Description Writing Prompt The underwater world is full of color, movement, and tiny details that most people never get to see. In this scene, you’re right there in the middle of it. Your job is to slow down, look closely, and describe the moment in a way that makes your reader feel like
Inference Writing Prompt When you look at an image, the story isn’t handed to you. You have to notice clues, connect them, and make smart guesses about what might be happening. That’s inferencing: using evidence + your own thinking to fill in the gaps. This misty lake scene is full of small details that hint
Winter Narrative Writing Prompt Snow drifts through the trees like quiet feathers, settling on your shoulders as you follow the glowing lights that someone has wrapped around the trunks. They shouldn’t be here. This part of the forest is usually dark, untouched, and silent… yet tonight, the path looks prepared, almost as if someone knew
Diver And Whale Writing Prompt You drift deeper into the water, the light fading above you. A shape moves through the blue — massive, silent, and impossibly gentle. Before you can swim away or even breathe properly, the whale glides right toward you. This moment changes everything. Writing Task: Describe this small moment Write the
Shimmering Path Creative Writing Prompt The glowing lights sweep and swirl across the grass, bright enough to guide you but strange enough to make your pulse skip. They move as if they’re alive, stretching forward, curling back, and waiting for your decision. You stand alone in the fog-filled valley, the only human in sight, with
Mystery In The Trees Creative Writing Prompt A quiet stillness settles over the forest as something soft and pale sways above the branches. At first, it looks harmless, almost gentle, drifting in the light. But the longer you stare, the more certain you become — something about it is very strange. Something is hidden. Write
Rainbow Inspiration Creative Writing Prompt Sometimes beauty appears in unexpected places, a rainbow shining not in the sky, but against a quiet lamppost on a misty evening. Your task: Write a poem inspired by seeing a rainbow. You might: Warm-Up Discussion Questions What colours do you see in the rainbow, and how do they make
Mountain Hike Preparation Writing Prompt Three hikers stand on a ridge, looking out across endless mountains. A hike like this can be exciting — but also dangerous if you aren’t prepared. Your task: Write an informative piece that explains how to prepare for and survive a mountain hike. Things to include: Extension: Design a simple
Flying Narrative Prompt Prepare to write a narrative about this scene by building the details of your main character, the world she lives in, and the problem she might face. Brainstorm together and record your ideas:
Water Cycle Informative Writing Prompt From the flap of your tent, clouds stretch like a soft blanket across the valleys below. This view isn’t just beautiful, it’s science in action. The water cycle is happening all around you, even from the top of a mountain. Your task: Write an informative piece that explains how the
Ideal Reading Spot Writing Prompt Describe your ideal reading spot if you could design it anywhere — in a treehouse, on a rooftop, in virtual reality, or even floating in space. What sounds, smells, and sights make it the perfect place to get lost in a book? Warm-Up Discussion Questions What sounds do you find
Rain Day Media Writing Prompt Artists and media creators make choices — colours, objects, backgrounds — that send messages and shape how we feel. Your task: Explain how this image communicates meaning. Ideas to expand on: Extension: Transform the picture for a new purpose: Warm-Up Discussion Questions
Disco Ball Writing Prompt You are the reporter assigned to cover a strange discovery: a disco ball dangling from a pine tree in the middle of a forest. No one knows how it got there or who put it up, but everyone has an opinion. Your task is to write a humorous newspaper article that
Metaphor Creative Writing Your character stands high above a sweeping forest, strapped into a zipline harness. Below them: treetops, sunflare, sky. Behind them: a weight they’ve carried — something personal, heavy, or hidden. As they step into the air, they aren’t just launching into a physical ride. They’re letting go of something: a fear, a
Caption This Writing Prompt 🦌 Look closely at the image of the stag standing alone in the snow. Your task is to create powerful captions that match the mood, message, or meaning behind the scene — but from different perspectives. 💬 Part 1: Create 3 Captions Write three unique captions, each from a different angle:
What made her stop? Writing Prompt What Made Her Stop? Why did the child stop in the forest and reach for this one flower? Write a paragraph explaining what might have caught her attention. Was it the color, a sound, or something she remembered? Warm-Up Discussion Questions What do you think the child was doing
Beach Sunset Poetry Prompt Write a poem inspired by this beach scene. Let the image guide your imagination, and choose one or more of these ideas to explore in your poem: 🌞 Light 🌊 Water 👨👩👧👦 Family & Friendship 💡 Discovery 🍃 Nature ☁️ Feelings & Reflections 🖋️ Optional Poetry Starters: Warm-Up Discussion Questions How
Benefits Of Water Sports For Students Picture Prompt Your school is planning new after-school programs, and students have been invited to suggest ideas. You want to persuade your principal to introduce a water sports program like sailing, kayaking, or paddleboarding. Write a persuasive letter to your principal explaining why water sports would be a fantastic
Kids Dialog Picture Prompt Write a conversation between the two kids as they stand in the field. What are they talking about? What are they planning to do next? Warm-Up Discussion Questions What do you think the two kids are looking at? How do you think the dog feels being with them in the field?
Ocean Perspective Picture Prompt Look closely at this ocean scene. Some might think it looks calm, peaceful, and beautiful, while others might feel it’s mysterious, scary, or even dangerous. What do you think? Write a persuasive piece convincing your reader about your view of this image: peaceful, scary or something else? Clearly explain your reasons
Rewilding Efforts Writing Prompt Rewilding is a conservation effort where humans allow nature to return to areas previously developed or altered by humans. Write about the concept of rewilding and provide examples of successful projects where nature has “won back” land or species that were once pushed to the brink of extinction. Warm-Up Discussion Questions
Splash Choose Your Own Adventure: Lake 🌅 The still lake stretches before you, its surface calm and inviting. A wooden dock extends into the water, and nearby, inflatable toys bob gently in the distance. A boat rests quietly by the shore, waiting for an adventure. Your friends are chatting and laughing on the dock, their
Splash Choose Your Own Adventure: Ocean 🌊 The ocean stretches before you, its waves lapping against the shore, the salty breeze brushing your skin. A tropical island with soft, sandy beaches lies nearby, palm trees swaying in the breeze. You stand, ready to leap into the cool, inviting water. As you dive in, the water
Map the Setting Picture Prompt The person in this picture is standing in an incredible forest filled with towering trees. Before you write a narrative about this person and their journey, let’s explore this unique setting. 1. Imagine the Forest: Think about what this forest might be like beyond what we can see in the
Floating Writing Prompt Focus on the moment captured in the image. Describe the colours, the shapes, the textures, and the scent in the air. Try to paint a picture using only your words so readers feel they’re right there, too. Warm-Up Discussion Questions What do you notice first? Why do you think it stands out?
Crossing The Bridge Creative Writing Prompt Nobody knew what lay beyond the mountain, but crossing the bridge was the only way forward. As your foot touches the first plank, the wind picks up, the valley stretches endlessly below, and the trees whisper secrets from both sides. What are you hoping to find on the other
Magical Surfboard Adventure Picture Prompt While walking along the beach early one morning, you stumble across a surfboard half-buried in the sand. It’s covered in strange symbols you’ve never seen before. You brush it off, drag it to the shore, and decide to take it for a ride… From the moment you touch the board,
Design Your Ultimate Adventure Bottle You’re an inventor working for a company that wants to inspire kids to explore the outdoors. They’ve asked you to design the next big thing — a reusable water bottle that’s fun, useful, and totally unique. 🔧 What special features will your bottle have? 🌿 How will it help kids
Crazy Eggs Writing Prompt Your feathers ruffle, and your beak drops open — you were sure these were your eggs, but now they’re bright, colourful, and completely unexpected. What’s going on? Step into the chicken’s mind and bring this surprising moment to life. What do you see, feel, and think? What will you do next?