Superheroes have always fired up children's imaginations. Whether it’s epic battles, secret powers or saving the world before teatime, these larger-than-life characters are brilliant for inspiring writing. But not all heroes wear capes. Some are quiet, everyday superheroes who show courage, face challenges or stand up for others. Through creative writing, students can explore what it means to be brave, kind or resilient. They can invent new characters, build exciting storylines and develop essential writing skills while having fun.
Here are six superhero-themed Pobble prompts to bring writing to life in your classroom:
The Inheritance
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On the night before her 8th birthday, Lara’s parents revealed a family secret. They once protected the Earth with powerful gifts. Now it was her turn.
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Heroes
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After a strange storm, the students of Elmwood Primary discovered incredible powers. Amelia and Ethan joined forces to defend their city from whatever came next.
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An Unlikely Hero
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A hippo parachuting through the sky? The town of Willowbrook couldn’t believe their eyes. But this surprising visitor was about to become their hero.
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Wings
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Ethan woke up to find wings had grown from his back. Nervous but curious, he stepped outside and began to soar into the sky.
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Superhero Treats
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Despite being a superhero, Batman had a weakness for strawberry ice cream. He was enjoying an afternoon off, but not for long.
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Cave of Secrets
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As Superman flew over Metropolis, a strange light led him to a mountain cave. Inside, a hidden lab, Lex Luthor and a dangerous plan to control humanity.
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What is Pobble?
Pobble was created by primary teachers who knew the hardest part of writing is getting started. They’d stood where you are, juggling behaviour, differentiation and deadlines, while trying to inspire great writing. So they built the tool they needed.
Every day, Pobble shares a free, teacher-made writing prompt. Each one includes a powerful image, vocabulary support, sentence tasks and a story starter to spark ideas, reduce planning time and help students build confidence, creativity and stamina.
With a free account, you get one new prompt every day. A subscription unlocks access to the full 365-prompt calendar, three challenge levels per task, and editable slides so you can personalise activities to suit your class.
There’s no fixed scheme to follow. Pobble fits around your teaching, not the other way round. Trusted by over a million teachers in 150 countries, it’s a flexible way to make writing easier to teach and more enjoyable for students.