Journal Writing Prompts give teachers a fun way to practice their writing skills! If you’re looking for an engaging way to get your K-5 aged students/children to practice the art of writing and crafting stories, then using journal prompts is just for you! When you pair this journal prompt resource with our directed drawing bundle, you will LOVE how your students’ writing confidence and skills grow!
Free Printable Journal Writing Prompts
This fantastic journal writing prompt card set covers all seasons and holidays throughout the year. It was made specifically for kids to practice recording their thoughts on paper. This can be a journal, notebook, writing pad, or our handwriting sheets! Used in Kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms or homeschool learning settings, a range of comparison topics will excite your students and they’ll be happy to participate in their daily or weekly journal writing.
Journal Writing Prompts for Kids
These journal writing prompts have been split by month and grade level, making it easy to find the perfect page for every season and age group. We suggest printing the pages in color and on heavy-duty paper like card stock and print our handwriting worksheets for journaling or notebooking. For student use, we suggest printing in black and white and letting your students cut them out— a ring to use, improving fine motor skills even more!
September Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Printable journal writing prompts for students in grades K-2. These prompts help support students with writing while giving them a fun way to write daily.
- Record how drinking milk helps you.
- Write about one thing you want to learn this year.
- Reflect on why your teacher is the best.
- Record the first thing you do to get ready for school.
- Write a poem about what you like to do after school.
- Reflect on when you are proud of yourself.
- Share your thoughts about if you use markers or crayons. Why?
- Write a silly story about a bus that grows wings.
- Describe your favorite subject in school and why you like it.
- Describe the steps in completing a fire drill.
- Write about if you think kids should have homework. Why or why not?
- Share your thoughts on whether you would rather live on the moon or the sun. Why?
3rd through 5th Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Our journal prompts make the perfect writing centers, homework, or daily writing practice, these printable task cards are sure to make writing during the month of September fun!
- Write a poem about if you were a bus driver…
- Write a story about visiting an apple orchard.
- Share your thoughts about the best rule in school.
- Write what would happen if you were the teacher for one day. What would you do and why?
- Share your thoughts about why markers are better than crayons.
- Write a story about a tiger who meets a jellyfish.
- Write a silly story about a teacher that doesn’t show up to school.
- Write a story about a new friend you made in class.
- Write a story using these words: sit, honk, driver, parrot.
- Write a story using these words: pet, dad, squeeze, peanut butter.
- Write a story using these words: pencil, paper, gorilla, cheese.
- Write a story using these words: snail, swing, fun, friend.
October Journal Writing Prompts
K through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Check out these 12 excellent K-2 journal writing prompts today! Perfect for writing centers, homework, and morning writing practice, these printable task cards will make writing the month of October fun and engaging for your students!
- Describe the best part about fall.
- Write in your journal about why fall is better than spring.
- Write a silly story about a pumpkin that eats a pizza.
- Write in your journal about if you had any superpower, what would it be and why?
- Describe what your Halloween costume will be this year.
- Describe the steps in carving a pumpkin.
- Reflect on one thing you learned today.
- Recored three things you did last summer that you’ll never forget.
- Reflect on what fall weather is like.
- Write a story about the last time you got a haircut.
- Write about what you think Halloween costumes should always be (scary, cute, funny).
- Write a story about a ghost eating chicken nuggets.
3rd through 5th Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Free, printable writing prompts for upper elementary grades. These 12 writing prompts are perfect for daily journal writing or a quick write session!
- Write a story about a pumpkin that comes to life.
- Write in your journal about being anyone else for one day.
- Describe what happens to the sun when it goes down for the night.
- Record what happens when a leaf falls from a tree.
- Write in your journal about why football is better than baseball.
- Reflect on if you think it is important to have a best friend. Why or why not.
- Share your thoughts about the best kind of Halloween candy.
- Record about your favorite holiday.
- Write a story using these words: web, pig, prize, grandpa.
- Write a story using these words: pickles, cut, pumpkin, rain.
- Write a story using these words: candy, scare, scream, sheep.
- Write a story using these words: jump, leaf, stuck, swim.
November Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
These engaging journal writing prompts are available for kindergarten through second-grade classrooms. These printable writing prompt task cards can be used in various ways and will excite even the most reluctant writers about the writing process.
- Describe your favorite fall treat.
- Write about your favorite fall sport or activity.
- Write about your favorite fall color.
- Write in your journal about what you like to do with your family in November.
- Write about what you like to do on a rainy day.
- Record three of your favorite fall activities.
- Write about a time you felt proud of yourself.
- Write about your favorite fall memory.
- Describe your favorite fall food. Why is it your favorite?
- Write about a time you helped someone.
- Write in your journal about your favorite fall activity.
- Write in your journal about what you are thankful for.
3rd through 5th Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Check out our amazing 3-5 journal writing prompts for November! They make writing fun and engaging for students of all skill levels.
- Write about a time you felt grateful.
- Write about something new you would like to try in November.
- Write about a time you shared with a friend.
- Share about your favorite thing to do at the pumpkin patch.
- Write a poem about you as a turkey trying to keep hidden with a disguise.
- Record what fall looks like where you live.
- Record how to make mashed potatoes.
- Write in your journal about what you are looking forward to in December.
- Write a story using these words: gobble, eat, hide, moo.
- Write a story using these words: ship, ocean, pilgrim, applesauce.
- Write a story using these words: Thanksgiving, pumpkin, jump, sneeze.
- Write a story using these words: rake, skunk, leaves, stink.
December Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Free, printable journal writing prompts for kindergarten, first, and second-grade students. Get your students excited about writing and help pass those long winter days leading up to break!
- Reflect on your favorite thing about December.
- Write about a time you helped someone during the holidays.
- Write in your journal about your favorite holiday tradition.
- Describe what you put on your Christmas tree.
- Describe the best gift you can give to someone.
- Reflect on what the holiday season means to you.
- Write a letter to Santa telling him what you want for Christmas.
- Write in your journal about your favorite holiday treat. Describe it.
- Write about a time you gave a gift to someone else.
- Describe how to make a gingerbread house.
- Reflect on your favorite thing to do on a snowy day.
- Write about a place you would like to visit during the holidays.
3rd through 5th Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Printable journal writing prompts for students in grades 3-5. These prompts help support students with writing in a journal- an important skill students need to have in elementary school.
- Share your thoughts about your favorite holiday movie.
- Describe your favorite holiday decoration.
- Write in your journal comparing and contrasting the experience of skiing and surfing.
- Reflect on your favorite thing to do on Christmas Eve.
- Write about your favorite thing to do on New Year’s Eve.
- Record your family’s Christmas menu.
- Write about a time you do made a holiday craft.
- Write about a time you visited Santa Claus.
- Write a story using these words: toys, fly, present, cheesecake.
- Write a story using these words: fast, snow, helmet. Octopus.
- Write a story using these words: tree, cut, sloth, slippers.
- Write a story using these words: hide, toy, help, ah-choo!
January Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Free, printable writing prompts for January. Journal about MLK, the winter months, arctic animals, and more in Kindergarten through 2nd grade with these journal prompt task cards.
- Share your thoughts about why sledding is better than ice skating.
- Write about why you like winter.
- Reflect on a time you went ice skating.
- Record what you need before you go sledding.
- Record how snowflakes are made.
- Reflect on what Martin Luther King Jr. meant when he said, “I have a dream…”
- Write a poem about Martin Luther King Jr.
- Write in your journal about what your New Year’s resolution is.
- Describe a snowflake.
- Describe a penguin.
- Write about a penguin who goes ice skating.
- Record how to build a snow fort.
3rd through 5th Grade Journal Prompts
Check out our fun 3-5 journal writing prompts for the month of January! They make writing fun and engaging for students of all skill levels!
- Describe how to build an igloo.
- Share your thoughts on snowball fights.
- Reflect on what you did over winter break.
- Describe how to stay warm in the winter.
- Write in your journal about when you found a magical sled.
- Record what the sound os winter are.
- Describe how snow looks and feels.
- Describe what happened when your sled went racing down the hill.
- Write a story using these words: ice castle, marshmallow, sing, North Pole.
- Write a story using these words: ice, build, penguin, bubble gum.
- Write a story using these words: bubble, fluffy, king, sparkle.
- Write a story using these words: hat, Snowzilla, carrot, icicle.
February Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Printable journal writing prompts for students in grades K-2. These prompts help support students with writing stories and journal about experiences.
- Describe the ways you can show love and kindness.
- Record what a leap year means.
- Write a poem about George Washington.
- Describe your favorite sport.
- Write in your journal about if you were famous.
- Describe what your favorite snack is.
- Share your thoughts about why winter is better than summer.
- Write about what you wish your teacher knew.
- Write a story using these words: heart, frog, purple, pizza.
- Write a story using these words: shadow, glasses, sun, beach.
- Write a story using these words: top hat, fireworks, president, feet.
- Write a story using these words: flower, flip flop, love, mother.
3rd through 5th Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Check out our amazing 3-5 journal writing prompts for February! They make writing fun and engaging for students of all skill levels.
- Reflect on what love means.
- Write in your journal about who you love the most.
- Share your thoughts about if you think the groundhog will see his shadow.
- Record what happens if the groundhog does/does not see his shadow.
- Reflect on what it means to be a good friend.
- Describe the weather today.
- Record how to keep your teeth clean.
- Write in your journal about the Chinese New Year meaning.
- Describe how animals hibernate and why.
- Write about what kindness is.
- Write a creative story about a winter adventure.
- Write a poem about an influential person in your life.
March Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Check out our K-2 journal writing prompts today! Perfect for writing centers, homework, and morning work writing practice, these printable task cards will make writing the month of March fun!
- Describe how beautiful spring is.
- Describe what a rainbow looks like.
- Write about a famous person you would like to meet. Why would you want to meet them?
- Record the steps of how to drive a car.
- Write in your journal about something you’re scared to try.
- Write a creative story about what you find at the end of a rainbow.
- Write a poem about a woman you are proud of.
- Record what the weather is like today.
- Write a story using these words: school, crayon, alien, teacher.
- Write a story using these words: speed, sprout, flower, monkey.
- Write a story using these words: paddle, sun, ice cream, duck.
- Write a story using these words: weather, spring, rainboots, lady bug.
3rd through 5th Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Free, printable writing prompts for March. Journal about various spring topics that your in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will LOVE!
- Reflect on a healthy food and explain why it is important to eat healthy.
- Describe your favorite type of pie.
- Write about what Leprechauns like to do.
- Reflect on why St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated.
- Share your thoughts about the best instrument to play.
- Record how to build a leprechaun trap.
- Reflect on how spring is like summer and record it.
- Write in your journal about the differences between cats and dogs.
- Describe three changes that happen when going from winter to spring.
- Write a poem about Dr. Seuss.
- Write in your journal about who you look up to. Why?
- Record what a National Park is.
April Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through Second Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Check out our FREE K-2 journal writing prompts for the month of April! They make writing fun and engaging for students of all skill levels!
- Write in your journal about why you think it is so important to take care of our planet.
- Record what you should do to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
- Reflect on the best April Fool’s Day prank.
- Write a poem to your teacher.
- Write about what you would grow if you had your own garden.
- Describe the differences between 2nd graders and kindergarteners.
- Write a silly story about a pumpkin.
- Write a creative story about a king whose castle changes colors.
- Share your thoughts about if you think the Easter Bunny has someone to help him. Why or why not?
- Record what you plan to do this Easter.
- Write in your journal about if you were your pet. What kind of animal are you and what would you day look like?
- Write a story about a sea monster you found at the beach.
Third through Fifth Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Check out our fun 3-5 journal writing prompts for April! They make writing fun and engaging for students.
- Reflect on your favorite book and why it’s your favorite.
- Write about what you learn in school.
- Share your thougths about your teacher getting a pet snail.
- Describe what happens in the sky when it rains.
- Write a silly story about a cucumber that can talk.
- Record how are football and soccer alike.
- Record how many holidays you celebrate.
- Write a story about a rabbit that refuses to eat carrots.
- Write a story using these words: water, wind, doc, teacher.
- Write a story using these words: fire truck, save, web, bubble gum.
- Write a story using these words: break, write, paper, flowers.
- Write a story using these words: hug, fuzzy, astronaut, strawberry.
May Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Our journal writing prompts make the perfect writing centers, homework, and morning work writing practice. These printable task cards are sure to liven up your writing lessons in the month of May fun!
- Record how to play your favorite sport.
- Share your thoughts about what the best taco includes.
- Write a poem about something your mom likes.
- Reflect on how your dad is different from your mom because…
- Describe your favorite pizza.
- Write a story about planting a toothbrush that grows.
- Write a story about planting a toothbrush. What grows?
- Write a story about getting a pet shark.
- Write a silly story about a pig who can talk.
- Record how to clean mud off your favorite shoes.
- Share your thoughts on how your teacher could get rid of homework.
- Write in your journal about what your teacher is best at.
- Reflect on the best thing that happened this year.
Grades 3 through 5 Journal Writing Prompts
Check out our unique 3-5 journal writing prompts for November! They make writing fun and engaging for students of all skill levels.
- Record three things you plan to do this summer.
- Reflect on if you would rather have to hop like a bunny or slither like a snake.
- Write about if you could be any superhero for a day, who would you be and why?
- Describe what excitement feels like.
- Write a poem about school.
- Share your thought about an animal you think looks interesting.
- Write a poem about a food you like to eat.
- Describe your favorite game. How do you play?
- Write a story using these words: slither, reptile, grass, fan.
- Write a story using these words: date, month, year, television.
- Write a story using these words: teacher, classroom playground, panda bear.
- Write a story using these words: taco, spicy, eat, glasses.
June Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Printable journal writing prompts for students in grades K-2 during June. These prompts help support students with writing stories in their journals.
- Write about what you think is themes ferocious ocean animal. Why?
- Write a story about an alien’s first visit to the beach.
- Write a story about an octopus who befriends a dog.
- Reflect on your favorite memory with your dad.
- Write in your journal about your family summer vacation.
- Write silly story about an alligator swimming in your backyard pool.
- Describe the differences between camping in a tent and camping in an RV.
- Write a silly story about a zebra that likes to eat mustard.
- Describe a time you caught something. How did you catch it? What was it?
3rd Through 5th Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Free, printable writing prompts for upper elementary grades. These 12 writing prompts are perfect for daily journal writing or a quick write session!
- Describe what you would do on the hottest day of the year.
- Share your thoughts about if it’s better to be too hot or too cold.
- Record how paper is made.
- Record how to make pancakes.
- Write a story about a time you were sick in the summer.
- Write about how people get dehydrated.
- Write a story about going to a festival.
- Write about a time someone gave you a lot of money. What did you do with it.
- Write a story using these words: cone, scoop, sleep, tent.
- Write a story using these words: popsicle, melt, snow, playground.
- Write a story using these words: drink, can, BBQ, dog.
- Write a story using these words: swim quack toy, light bulb.
July Journal Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Free, printable journal prompts for July. Compare the summer, the weather, and more in grades K to 2 with these writing prompt task cards.
- Describe how a bee makes honey.
- What does the Declaration of Independence have to do with the 4th of July holiday?
- Share your thoughts about why you think fireworks are used on 4th of July.
- Write in your journal about why you like summer better than spring.
- Write a silly story about a snowy summer day.
- Share your thoughts about if you would rather be too hot or too cold. Why?
- Share your thoughts about what you think your teacher is going to do this summer.
- Write in your journal where you would go to scuba dive and why.
- Describe what it would be like to live on a hot island.
- Write a poem about palace where it is always summer.
- Write in your journal about an owl who followed you home. What would you do?
- Record how to make macaroni and cheese.
3rd Through 5th Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Free, printable writing prompts for upper elementary grades. These 12 writing prompts are perfect for daily journal writing or a quick write session!
- Describe what it’s like to be an American.
- Describe the best summer food. Why is it the best?
- Write a story about a time you cried.
- Describe your favorite teacher. Why were they your favorite.
- Write in your journal about who can you go to if you are scared. Why did you choose them?
- Reflect on who you could never imagine your life without.
- Write a silly story that takes place on a summer night.
- Write about if you could visit any country, where would you go and why?
- Write a story using these words: ocean, dive, huge, spaghetti.
- Write a story using these words: pie, fruit, bake, squirrel.
- Write a story using these words: coffee, black, cup, worms.
- Write a story using these words: swim, adventure, hike, tippy cup.
August Journal Writing Promptss
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Here are free, printable journal prompts for August. With these writing prompt task cards, your K-5 students can write about summer ending, the anticipation of school, and so much more.
- Write a letter to a friend you met on vacation.
- Reflect on why it’s important to take school seriously.
- Share your thoughts about something important that most people do not know.
- Write about a time when you ate something gross. What was it?
- Write about the four seasons.
- Write a letter to your parents explaining why you should never have to clean your room.
- Describe the best ice cream flavor. Why is it the best?
- Record how to make pancakes.
- Write a story using these words: cook, restaurant, spice, snowflakes.
- Write a story using these words: dive, road, passenger, ranch dressing.
- Write a story using these words: outer space, alien, spaceship, kangaroo.
- Write a story using these words: lunch, lettuce, bun, cat.
Third Through Fifth Grade Journal Writing Prompts
Check out our FREE 3-5 journal writing prompts for the month of August! They make writing fun and engaging for students of all skill levels!
- Write a story about a time when your mom woke you up too early.
- Write a journal about if someone in your family was a superhero, who would it be and why?
- Share your thoughts about if you would rather eat a worm or a spider. Why?
- Reflect on if you could have any animal from a zoo as a pet. What would it be and why?
- Write a silly story about a cat that lives at the carnival.
- Write a letter persuading your teacher to get a class pet.
- Reflect on how reading and watching TV are the same. How are they different?
- Write in your journal about the best place to visit.
- Write a silly story about a. dog that drives a cal.
- Record how ice cream is made.
- Record why it is important to drink water.
- Write a story about visiting another planet. Where do you go? What do you see?
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