Elementary Funny Writing Prompts

Worksheet Description

This is a series of prompts that were designed for elementary students.

Here are some sample prompts from this worksheet:

Silly Superpowers – Imagine if you woke up with the ability to talk to animals. Write a story about the hilarious adventures you have with your new animal friends, like helping squirrels find their lost acorns or teaching birds how to dance.

Candy Chaos – Uh-oh, all the candy in the world has turned into a giant, wiggly jelly! Write a funny tale about how kids and grown-ups work together to solve the sticky situation and save the day.

Monster Manners School – You’ve been chosen to teach a class of silly monsters how to have good manners. Describe the hilarious challenges you face while teaching a mummy to say “please” and helping a vampire learn to use a fork.

Time-Traveling Mix-Up – Oops! You accidentally press a button and travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs. Write a story about how you make friends with a friendly dinosaur who mistakes you for a strange-looking snack.

The Giggle Machine – Your invention, the Giggle Machine, makes everything and everyone laugh uncontrollably. Describe the giggly chaos that unfolds when you test it out at school and during a family dinner.