Thanksgiving Writing Prompts & Story Ideas
Paginepagineapp.comWrite what you’re thankful for! Sixteen free Thanksgiving writing prompts and story starters for kids — perfect for gratitude journals and creative writing lessons.
1. Write about three things you’re thankful for and why.
2. You’re a turkey trying to talk your way out of Thanksgiving dinner. What do you say?
3. Describe your perfect Thanksgiving meal from first bite to last.
4. Write a thank-you letter to someone who helped you this year.
5. Invent a brand-new Thanksgiving tradition for your family.
6. You travelled back in time to the first Thanksgiving. What surprises you most?
7. Write about Thanksgiving from the turkey’s point of view.
8. The Thanksgiving parade balloons come to life. What happens next?
9. Describe the sights, sounds and smells of Thanksgiving at your house.
10. If you could share your Thanksgiving dinner with anyone, who would it be?
11. Write a story where someone learns the meaning of being thankful.
12. What would you do if the turkey got up and walked away?
13. Make a “gratitude alphabet” — something you’re thankful for, A to Z.
14. Write about helping to cook (or ruin!) the Thanksgiving dinner.
15. A pilgrim child meets a child from today. What do they talk about?
16. Describe the coziest autumn day you can imagine.