Before Icarus flew too close to the sun, he had fun test-flying his wings.
Write some light-hearted scenes depicting the joy of flying for a young boy in an ancient world.
STORY STARTER
Write a story about a child creating a time capsule to be opened in 500 years.
What they include could be silly or useless, or maybe they have some interesting thoughts about the future.
STORY STARTER
A magic spell goes wrong, leaving a witch in an odd situation...
Write a short scene about this situation.
POEM STARTER
Write a simple rhyming poem about starting something new.
Whether it be a job, relationship, or even another poem, consider how rhyme can bolster your poem’s intentions.
POEM STARTER
Write an ABC poem about a day in the life of an animal.
The lines of an ABC poem begin with different letters of the alphabet, progressing through alphabetical order, although the poem does not have to start at A.
STORY STARTER
A young child goes to sleep in his bed and wakes up in his favourite story.
Continue the story. What elements of storytelling need to be paid particular attention to when the protagonist is a young child?
POEM STARTER
'Magic is what happens when the sun rises.'
Write a poem with this opening line. Consider the many possibilities of what this poem could explore.
STORY STARTER
Write a scene or short anecdote about a character who works with young children as part of their job.
Children offer a huge amount of creativity and humour in daily life – what is it like for someone who works with them for a living?
STORY STARTER
Submitted by Luke
Write a scene or story where a character loses something.
This doesn't have to be an item; what else could they lose?
WRITING OBSTACLE
Write a Christmas story in less than 10 sentences.
