Children Nature Writing Prompts

Don’t let yourself float away to the moon, or you’ll miss the flowers under your feet that bloom.

Write a poem which incorporates this line.

With the night comes darkness, but also stars.

Write a poem inspired by, or containing this line.

Compose a pastoral poem that describes a meadow full of wildflowers.

Pastoral poetry focuses on the human connection with nature, and often idealises simple country living.

Write a series of Cinquain poems exploring different emotions related to the same event.

A cinquain is a poem of 5 lines with a set structure. Use the basic American syllable structure across your five lines: 2-4-6-8-2

Create a narrative about the scorching desert, from the perspective of a small insect that must inhabit this setting.

Write a poem through the eyes of a child, capturing their wonder at a fireworks display.

In the absence of elaborate and highly descriptive language, think how else you can capture an atmosphere of wonder.

Write a poem describing the beauty of something you believe is overlooked.

Try and create a interesting picture of this beauty in your writing

Write a poem about any of the five main senses: touch, sight, smell, taste, or hearing.

“The birds crow a weeping melody, trees clean of leaves.”

Continue this poem.

Write a poem or short scene about the changing of seasons.

Whether you're going for a literal or metaphorical meaning, consider the different structures of writing which could suit your message.

Describe a place of complete tranquility.

Whether this is a real location, or a fantasy scene, immerse your reader in a sense of tranquil bliss. Try to consider not just your descriptive language, but the tone and atmosphere you can portray here.

Write a poem exploring movement.

Exercise, dance, gesturing, reaching – focus on whatever type of movement you like, but consider the language you can use to portray the action.