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Autumn is on its way. The days are cooler. Kids are back to school. Plus, there are many different celebrations to look forward to throughout the season. Take advantage of this time of year with some fun fall writing prompts.

We all know that it is sometimes hard for kids to come up with something to write. You look over, and your child is staring at a blank piece of paper complaining there is NOTHING to write about.

Sometimes, though, kids need to try something new for a change. I’m sure you know a kid that will only write a story involving Minecraft or whatever their latest obsession is.

Well, here is where these 20 fall prompts come in. It doesn’t matter if you have a child that never knows what to write or one that is on story number 210 on horses. There is sure to be something to interest them and get them writing.

Fall Writing Prompts

As you settle into the new school year, keep these writing prompts nearby. Prompts are a helpful way to fill time, provide topics for journals, or give kids a different type of writing to explore.

You can assign your kids a prompt or keep them somewhere for kids to get ideas. It is up to you.

As you look through the list, you will notice different kinds of writing. Some lean towards persuasive writing while others ask the kids to do research. In other cases, kids can let their imaginations run wild with a creative writing prompt.

I’m sure you can find something to meet the needs of the kiddos you have in your home or classroom. However, most of the fall writing prompts are probably best for grades four and up.

I made sure to include writing prompts appropriate for the fall months.

20 Fall Writing Prompts to Use With Your Kids

1. You have raked a large pile of leaves. You leap into the pile and realize you are falling. After several seconds you finally hit the ground. You stand up and find yourself ______.
2. It is a cool, dark evening. The only light is from the sliver of the moon in the sky. As you step into your backyard, you hear something in the bushes. What happens next?
3. You and some friends are having fun in a large corn maze. Suddenly, you notice a path that seems to lead out of the maze. You take it. Describe what happens next.
4. September 25 is National Comic Book Day. Write a comic book.
5. You are creating a haunted house. Describe what it would be like or describe it as if someone is walking through it.
6. Describe your favorite Halloween Costume (past or future). Use good descriptive words. Don’t forget to explain why you chose this costume.
7. It is apple picking time. List the foods and drinks you love made with apples. Pick one or more of the items and describe them to someone else. Pretend they have never heard of these foods. Use your senses to help write your description.
8. Make a fall bucket list. Choose one or more things on your list. Tell why you chose them. Describe in detail why you chose them, and who you would like to have with you.  
9. Thanksgiving is in November. Describe what Thanksgiving is like in your family.
10. Explain what fall is like in your area as if explaining it to someone in a different part of the world.
11. It is pumpkin time! Tell the perfect pumpkin needed to make a jack-o-lantern and how you would decorate it.
12. Research fall celebrations in another country and write a report.
13. November 9 is Book Lovers Day. Write a short story in the same genre as your favorite book or explain why it is your favorite book.
14. Football or Soccer? Which do you prefer? Explain why. Make sure you are persuasive in why one is better than the other.
15. November 11 is Veteran’s Day. Interview a veteran and write up your interview.
16. Research Labor Day and write what you learn.
17. Come up with a poem about fall.
18. Halloween is coming. Write a scary (or silly) Halloween story.
19. Watch (if you have not before) It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Write a story about Linus meeting the Great Pumpkin.
20. Create a fall picture book for a younger child.

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More Prompts

If you like writing prompts check out the links below.

• 20 Creative Spring Writing Prompts to Try Today
• Summer Writing Prompts to Keep Kids Writing

Another great resource to check out is My Teaching Library. They have writing prompts (and so much more).

So if you are looking for a quick writing assignment or to give the kids something new to do, take out these fall writing prompts. It is a fun way to incorporate the season into your daily work.

Happy Homeschooling!