Second Grade Writing Prompts

2nd Grade Writing Prompts

Each of the writing prompts for second grade pdfs include 12 different colorful writing prompts. Each of the prompts include a cartoon image to help keep students engaged in learning. All of the second grade writing prompts are unique so students want to keep learning.

Free Printable Second Grade Writing Prompts

There are 24 different printable pages to choose from. Included are some writing prompts that are holiday themed. For example, a Christmas writing prompts are also included as well as Martin Luther King Jr. day. All 276 free writing prompts are ready for you to print! If you need some free printable lined paper with a cute outline, we offer this too with our Kindergarten Writing Paper.

Second Writing Prompts for Fall 

Teachers! If you want to make these printable writing prompts last longer just laminate the the printables before cutting out the individual prompts. This way you can use the prompts with multiple students for multiple years! Try some of our FREE Handwriting Paper for students to practice their post prompts writing.

• What are three things you can eat to become strong?
• To get read for school, I always…
• Write a creative story about a tree that grants wishes.
• Do you think classrooms should have a class pet? Why or why not?
• In 2nd grade, I want to learn about…
• My favorite thing about me is…
• When I am in school, I like to…
• Would you rather drink only water or only coffee? Why?
• This year my teacher is going to…
• Would you rather use paint or pencils? Why?
• Describe what you need to do if there is a fire when you are at school.
• Why do buses not have sear belts?
• Explain why following directions in school is important.
• Is being a teacher hard? Why or why not?
• Explain what homework is and why it is important.
• Write a story using these: owl, tree, night, birthday.
• What grows in an orchard?
• Cupcakes are better than cake because…
• Write a letter to your best friend. Tell them why they are your best friend.
• Write a story using these words: gum, bubble, pop, flower.
• The best rule in school is because…
• Write a story about a time you laughed really hard.
• Write a story using these words: game, football, touchdown, heart.
• Write a story using these words: game, phone, call, chair.

• Write a silly story about a monster who is scared of his reflection.
• Write a story about someone finding something important in a pile of leaves.
• Write a spooky story about a haunted house that you visited on Halloween night.
• Write a story using these words: army, squirrel, bark, run.
• Explain what it would be like to experience a day in the life of your teacher.
• Is it better to live in the city or the countryside?
• Describe how you would feel if you were a pumpkin about to be carved.
• Write a story using these words: pizza, penguin, Arctic, toppings.
• Persuade your readers to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
• Explain how a plant grows from a seed.
• Write a story using these words: zoo, monkey, detective, mystery.
• Write a story using these words: cat, meow, toy, superhero.
• Fall is fun when…
• If I was a superhero, my superpower would be…
• Second grade is fun because we learn about…
• Getting my hair cut makes me feel…
• I like fall weather because…
• Halloween is fun because…
• My family is important to me because…
• Would you rather go trick or treating or hand out candy? Why,
• Pumpkin painting is better than pumpkin carving because…
• If you cut open a pumpkin what would you find? How do you know?
• Describe your favorite fall activity.
• Write a story about a kid who goes out trick or treating on his own.

• What does it mean to be thankful?
• Explain how you would make a pumpkin pie.
• Describe what you like about November.
• Look outside at a tree Describe what you see.
• What activities can you do in the fall?
• What fall holiday is your favorite, Halloween or Thanksgiving?
• Explain why rain is important.
• Would you rather have school year-round or 9 months out of the year?
• What does it mean to be helpful? How can you be helpful?
• What is something you want to get better at? Why do you want to get better?
• Describe your favorite family tradition.
• To be grateful means to feel…
• I would love to try…
• If you were a turkey and did not want to be eaten, where would you hide?
• Write a silly story about a turkey eating Thanksgiving dinner with you.
• Write a story using these words: Pilgrim, Mayflower, save, boat.
• Write a story about a time you and your best friend had fun.
• Explain how to cook a turkey.
• Describe what a football looks like.
• Write a story using these words: drive, car, seat, blast.
• Describe a pumpkin – what does it feel like, look like, taste like?
• If I was granted one wish, it would be…
• Write a story using these words: cornucopia, Thanksgiving, table, rock.
• Write a story using these words: pie, pumpkin, eat, snore.

Second Grade Writing Prompts for Winter

Our printable writing prompts are wonderful for teaching kids how to love writing. In the early elementary years, kids need a little boost of confidence. These writing prompts for 2nd grade are perfect for budding writers and struggling writers too!

• Write a story about a talking snowman who comes to life when nobody is looking.
• Would you rather stay up late on New Year’s Eve or wake up early on Christmas morning?
• Compare the weather in December and July.
• Explain the importance of giving and volunteering during the holiday season.
• Imagine you find a secret door that leads to a new world inside your closet. Write about your adventures in this winter wonderland.
• Write a letter to a local firefighter or police officer expressing gratitude for their service during the holiday season.
• Compare and contrast the foods typically eaten during the December holidays and during summer barbecues.
• Would you rather have a magic sled that can take you anywhere in the world or magic kitchen that can make any dessert you want?
• What is your favorite December holiday tradition and why?
• Write a persuasive letter to your principal asking for a day-long holiday party.
• Write a story about a group of friends who get lost in a winter wonderland.
• Would you rather meet an elf or a snowman? Why?
• Would you rather get coal in your stocking or stinky socks?
• Compare McDonalds and Burger King.
• Write a silly story about a friendly elf that gets left at your house by Santa.
• Write a story using these words: cookie, house, alien, icing.
• Describe your family’s holiday traditions.
• Explain how fish and sharks are different.
• Describe the best gift you ever received.
• Write a story using these words: igloo, winter, North Pole, cookie.
• Describe what it would be like to go ice fishing.

• Snow days at school are different from snow days at home because…
• Write a silly story about an after-school snowball fight.
• Write a story about what would happen if all the snow in the North Pole melted.
• Write a story using these words: build, block, home, rainbow.
• Have you ever been ice skating? Write about the experience.
• Write a story about what you did over winter break.
• Snowball fighting should be an Olympic sport because…
• Write a story using these words: pig, snowflake, cold, storm.
• If you had to live in an igloo, what would you want to take with you?
• Why is the weather cold in winter?
• Write a story using these words: freeze, shake, pajamas, home.
• Write a story using these words: mountain, slide, down goldfish.
• What is a New Year’s resolution and what are yours?
• If I were to build a sled. I would…
• What do you know about Martin Luther King Jr?
• How do you think snowflakes are made?
• Winter is the best season because…
• Describe the dream Martin Luther King Jr. had.
• Write out the steps to build a snowman.
• If I were a penguin in the North Pole, I would…
• Write a story about how you think snowflakes are made.
• Snowboarding is better than skiing because…
• Sledding is fun because…
• Describe how to make hot chocolate and what you like on top.

• Do you want Punxsutowney Phil to see his shadow? Why or why not?
• The best breakfast food is…
• I want 6 weeks of…
• Write a story about a bear that couldn’t hibernate.
• My favorite pizza toppings are…
• Would you rather eat cookies or crackers every day?
• If you could meet any President, who would it be and why?
• If you could have any pet what would it be?
• What does “butterflies in my stomach” mean?
• If I lived in the White House…
• What would the perfect Valentine’s dinner menu include?
• Write about a time you felt your heart race.
• What do you love most about Valentine’s Day?
• What advice would you give to a new Kindergarten student?
• Write a story using 3 sight words.
• Write a story using these words: sun, winter, spring, dance party.
• Write a story about the best day ever.
• Describe how you conquered a fear.
• Describe how to make a cupcake.
• Write a story using these words: alien, love, strawberry, waterfall.
• Would you rather live at the beach or in the mountains?
• I was walking down the street when I saw…
• Write a story using these words: movie, snack, theater, dinosaur.
• Write a story using these words: Valentine, treat, puppy, mom.

Second Grade Writing Prompts for Spring

Don’t forget to pair our FREE Handwriting Paper for students to practice and exercise their creativity and confidence! These spring themed writing cards are perfect for seasonal fun and excitement!

• What are the steps in baking a cake?
• If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be and why?
• It’s women’s history month. Describe why it’s important to honor women.
• Write a story using these words: crown, dragon, tower, lightning.
• My favorite season is ____________ because…
• Something I never hope happens to me is…
• Describe the weather today.
• Write a story using these words: unicorn, magic, rainbow, helicopter.
• A rainbow is made when…
• Write a story about your dog pulling you to the end of the rainbow.
• Write a story using these words: band, instrument, famous, teddy bear.
• Write a story using these words: game, snow, field, ball.
• One pie that I love is…
• Write about the different ways people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
• Do you play an instrument? If yes, which one? If not, which one would you like to play?
• In the spring, the weather…
• Write a letter to a leprechaun asking him how to find the end of a rainbow.
• List the steps in creating a trap for a leprechaun.
• Spring and winter are different because…
• Describe Dr. Seuss’ books. Are they fiction or nonfiction?
• Describe how to grow a garden.
• What types of plants and animals live in National Park?
• Cats and dogs are both mammals. What does being a mammal mean?
• Write a friendly letter to your siblings about why you love them.

• Why do you think it is so important to take care of our planet?
• Write a poem about your teacher.
• Write a silly story about a pumpkin.
• This Easter I plan to…
• Explain what you should do to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
• A garden can grow many things. Write about what you would grow if you had your own garden.
• Write a creative story about a king whose castle changes colors.
• Imagine you were your pet. What kind of animal are you and what would your day look like?
• I think the best April Fool’s Day prank is…
• Describe the differences between 2nd graders and kindergarteners.
• Do you think the Easter Bunny has someone to help him? Why or why not?
• Write a story about a sea monster you found at the beach.
• What is your favorite book and why?
• Describe what happens in the sky when it rains.
• How many holidays do you celebrate? What are they?
• Write a story using these words: fire truck, save, web, bubble gum.
• Explain what you learn in school.
• Write a silly story about a cucumber that can talk.
• Write a story about a rabbit that refuses to eat carrots.
• Write a story using these words: break, write, paper, flowers.
• Persuade your teacher to get a pet snail.
• How are football and soccer alike?
• Write a story using these words: water, wind, dock, teacher.
• Write a story using these words: hug, fuzzy, astronaut, strawberry.

• Outside I like to play…
• Describe the differences between your mom and your teacher.
• What is the best name for a shark? Why?
• Write a story using these words: desert, cactus, poke, kitten.
• One thing I don’t like on my tacos is…
• Describe a time when you were sad. What happened?
• Would you rather be able to talk to cows or dogs? Why?
• Write a story using these words: pyramid, Egypt, gold, popcorn.
• My mom is my best friend because…
• If you were to plant a flip-flop in your garden, what do you think would grow?
• Write a story using these words: swamp, eat, teeth, crackers.
• Write a story using these words: stink, jelly bean, tail, forest.
• I would love to try…
• If you were a turkey and did not want to be eaten where would you hide?
• Write a silly story about a turkey eating Thanksgiving dinner with you.
• Write a story using these words: Pilgrim, Mayflower, save, boat.
• Write a story about a time you and your best friend had fun.
• Explain how to cook a turkey.
• Describe what a football looks like.
• Write a story using theses words: drive, car, seat, blast.
• Describe a pumpkin – what does it feel like, look, taste like?
• If I was granted one wish, it would be…
• Write a story using these words: cornucopia, Thanksgiving, table, rock.
• Write a story using these words: pie, pumpkin, eat, snore.

Second Grade Writing Prompts for Summer

• Write as many facts as you can about an ocean animal.
• I thinking my dad is a superhero because…
• Explain how scuba diving and snorkeling are alike.
• Write a story using words: ship, cliff, light, flip-flop.
• Write a creative story about how the beach was made.
• My family has a tradition of..
• Write a story about going to the lake and meeting a mermaid.
• Write a story using these words: ocean, starfish, beautiful, snake.
• Describe a four-legged animal.
• Summer is my favorite holiday because…
• Write a story using these words: beachball, dig, bucket, ice cream.
• Write a story using these words: pinch, scuttle, beach, lemonade.
• Write a story about the last time you went fishing. Did you catch anything?
• Write a silly story about a flamingo.
• What is gravity?
• Describe how to avoid a sunburn this summer.
• What do you like most about nature?
• What is the best thing about you?
• Describe a fun outdoor summer game.
• Explain what the American flag represents.
• Describe what running feels like.
• Would you rather camp in a tent or live in an RV?
• Write a story about the strangest thing that has happened to you.
• What would you do with $100?

• Write a story about a day in the life of a bee.
• Snails are grosser than frogs because…
• Write a story about a summer camping trip.
• What is your favorite summer treat?
• Explain what your family does to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.
• Write a silly story about a snake that cannot top sneezing.
• My family is special to me because…
• What would you do if a skunk came near your campsite?
• Explain how a firework works.
• Do you like to go boating? Why or why not?
• What is your favorite way to stay cool in the summer?
• Explain how a watermelon grows.
• In America we…
• Who is the best cook in your house?
• Write a story about a family that goes on a sailboat.
• Write a story using these words: color, sky, rain, giant.
• Describe three things you like doing in the summer.
• What can you do if you feel scared?
• If you could choose any restaurant to eat at, what would you choose and why?
• Write a story using these words: forest, fresh, tree, snail.
• Write a story about an Eagle that does tricks.
• If I had to give up one thing, it would be…
• Write a story using these words: flower, bouquet, buy, cupcake.
• Write a story using these words: catch, lake, worm, car.

• I do not like camping because…
• What is one thing you have always wanted to do?
• Write a story about a time you saw something funny.
• Write a story using these words: ride, bucket, view, hot dog.
• Teachers are so smart because…
• Write a story about a time that your grandparent(s) come to visit.
• Describe what it would be like to see a dinosaur.
• Write a story using these words: frosting, birthday, eat, carrot.
• Write about what it is like to go to the movie theater.
• What is the best art supply and why?
• Write a story using these words: ants, basket, eat, moose.
• Write a story using these words: tree, orchard, apple, kangaroo.
• In the morning, I like to…
• If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
• Hamburgers are better than hot dogs because…
• Describe what happiness feels like.
• What’s your favorite family activity? Why is it your favorite?
• What is the best ride at the fair? Why is it the best?
• My favorite teacher is…
• What is breakfast?
• Would you rather eat pizza or spaghetti? Why?
• How are breakfast and dinner different?
• Write a silly story about an alligator that is always angry.
• What is an alien?