Six-word writing prompts for kids
Choose an age, type and theme, then turn the prompt into exactly six words. The generator uses a large human-written prompt bank, never AI.
Edited by Doug Weller · Editorial standards
Published and editorially reviewed 14 August 2026
What will you make?
9–11 · Story · SpookyYour shadow arrives home first
Turn this idea into exactly six words.
One word. Your imagination.
9–11forbidden
Write six words inspired by this word.
Write my six wordsThe prompt starts you. It does not trap you.
You can change the character, setting, mood or ending. The prompt does not count toward your six words, and there is no single correct response.
Writing with adults or older students? Use the main six-word writing prompt generator.