FREE Printable Creative Writing Prompts for November
November is a fantastic month to do some creative writing, the seasons change rapidly and autumn quickly merges into winter. In the UK we are celebrating Bonfire Night with fireworks and friends and in the US towards the end of the month there is Thanksgiving. These FREE Printable Creative Writing Prompts for November are great for your upper primary and lower secondary school child to use to develop their creative writing skills.
Creative Writing with Kids
Whether you have a child who loves to write and invent their own stories or one who looks at a page with dread not knowing using prompts can help to focus and develop writing skills.
Each month with our free printable creative writing prompts I provide a prompt per day which you can dip in and out of to inspire your kids to write using their skills and imagination.
The prompts cover a range of genres as well as style of writing from poetry to letters and stories. When I used them with my own children at home I would pick and choose from the list a few times a week sometimes picking the prompt and at other times letting my children pick the prompt themselves.
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Kids Creative Writing Prompts for November
Below is the list of the creative writing prompts for kids for the month of November. Don’t forget if you would like the free printable version of these prompts which includes themed writing paper then you will need to subscribe to the library in the form above.
1. Write a descriptive paragraph about a chilly November day, focusing on the sights, sounds, and smells.
2. Imagine that you shrink down to the size of a leaf and are swept away in the wind. Write a story about your leaf-sized adventure.
3. Write a mystery story set on a foggy November morning. What secrets are hidden in the mist?
4. Write an essay about why Remembrance Day is important and how people honour those who served.
5. Research an animal that hibernates and write an informative guide on how it prepares for winter.
6. Write a story from the perspective of an ancient tree in the forest, sharing its memories and experiences.
7. Write a poem about the last flower blooming before winter takes over.
8. Write a fictional story about an adventurous Bonfire Night and what happens around the crackling fire.
9. Describe a peaceful walk through the woods on a crisp November afternoon. Use sensory details to make your readers feel like they’re there.
10. Imagine the wind has a personality. Write a story about what the wind would say and do on a blustery November day.
11. Write a letter to your future self about what you’re thankful for and your hopes for the future.
12. Write a story about a bird that visits your garden every November. Describe its journey and the sights it sees.
13. Write a poem about the transition from autumn to winter, capturing the beauty and quiet of this time.
14. Create a step-by-step guide on how to prepare for winter. What should people do to get ready for colder days?
15. Imagine you stumble upon a cozy, mysterious cabin deep in the woods on a cold November day. Describe what you find inside.
16. Write a short story from the perspective of a bonfire, observing the people and celebrations around it.
17. Write an informative essay about constellations visible in the November night sky and what makes stargazing special in this month.
18. Imagine getting lost in a foggy forest. Write a story about what you find there and how you make your way out.
19. Describe your perfect cosy day indoors when it’s chilly outside. What activities would you do to stay warm and entertained?
20. Write a story about a fox preparing for winter, gathering food and finding shelter as the days grow colder.
21. Describe the scene of the first frost of the season and how everything looks and feels under a layer of ice crystals.
22. Write a poem about a rainy November day. Describe the sounds, smells, and feelings that come with the rain.
23. Write a letter to a friend describing why you love (or don’t love) autumn and the November season.
24. Research an animal that is active in the autumn evenings and write a fictional story about one of its November nights.
25. Describe what you see when looking out your window in November. Use descriptive words to bring the scene to life.
26. Write a story about a scarf that has magical powers to protect its wearer from the cold in mysterious ways.
27. Write an essay about your favorite tradition or activity to do in November. Describe why it’s special to you.
28. Imagine you have a memory jar for November. Write about the special moments or things you would put in the jar to remember.
29. Describe what happens to a garden in November as frost settles in the mornings. How do plants and animals adapt?
30. Write a story about the last leaf clinging to a tree in November. What journey did it take, and what will happen next?
I hope that your child and you enjoy these prompts and don’t forget to check back for more creative writing prompts to come.
