Big Ideas Need Somewhere to Go
A talking animal. A surprising problem. A familiar story with a completely different ending.
Prompt Me Kids helps young writers turn imagination into stories through creative writing prompts, guided activities, illustrations, word games, and plenty of room to experiment.
Open anywhere. Pick an activity. Start creating.
Write, Draw, Imagine, and Explore
Inside Prompt Me Kids, young writers will find:
- First-person and third-person story starters
- Choose-a-path activities
- Brainstorming and list-making exercises
- Story structure practice
- Character and animal prompts
- Design challenges
- Haiku writing
- Coloring pages
- An emotion-word search
- Writing space throughout
Each section introduces a skill or idea and gives writers an opportunity to try it.
There’s no required order and no single correct response.
Build Stronger Writing Skills
Creative exercises are paired with practical guidance to help children develop confidence and strengthen their writing.
Activities encourage young writers to:
- Brainstorm before writing
- Develop characters and settings
- Organize a story
- Experiment with point of view
- Add interesting details
- Expand their vocabulary
- Work through problems creatively
- Learn from mistakes
The book also includes writing tips, grammar help, word lists, reference pages, and simple coping-skills activities.
For Young Writers, Families, and Classrooms
Prompt Me Kids works especially well for independent young writers. Younger children can also enjoy selected activities with help from a parent, teacher, or homeschool instructor.
Teachers can use individual pages for:
- Bell activities
- Brainstorming practice
- Creative-writing lessons
- Vocabulary development
- Poetry
- Early-finisher activities
- Writing workshops
- Longer story projects
Writing at home? Choose one activity, set aside perfection, and see where the idea leads.
Need help finding the right word? Explore this free angry word list for more specific ways to describe a character’s emotions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Prompt Me Kids for?
It is designed for young writers who are ready to explore stories, characters, poetry, vocabulary, and creative activities. Younger children can use selected exercises with adult support.
What kinds of activities are included?
The workbook includes story starters, lists, story structure, point-of-view practice, animal prompts, design activities, haiku, coloring pages, an emotion-word search, writing space, and more.
Does it teach writing skills?
Yes. Activities introduce brainstorming, story structure, character development, grammar, vocabulary, and other tools young writers can use in future projects.
Can teachers use it in the classroom?
Yes. Individual exercises can become bell activities, writing lessons, early-finisher activities, workshop prompts, or longer assignments.
Is it only for experienced writers?
No. The activities support beginners while giving more experienced young writers room to create longer or more detailed responses.
Does it include space to write?
Yes. Children can write, brainstorm, draw, color, and complete activities directly in the workbook.
Let the Story Begin
Dream. Imagine. Write.
Start with a character, a problem, a list, or a picture.
The next great idea might already be waiting.
Read about the book’s debut in Author Appearance, Workshop, & New Book.