We all know how powerful stories can be. They spark imaginations, fuel creativity, and help children express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Whether through fairy tales, mysteries, or adventures, stories can shape a child's understanding of the world, develop their language skills, and keep them motivated to write. But as many teachers know, one of the hardest parts of writing is simply getting started.
That’s where writing prompts and story starters come in. These tools offer the perfect way to ignite a child’s imagination, offering them the spark they need to create characters, build plots, and dive into storytelling. At Pobble, we’re passionate about making writing fun and accessible, and our daily, free prompts are designed to do just that.
When we launched Pobble, we had no idea how popular it would become. Fast forward to today, and we have a thriving global community of teachers using our resources to inspire young writers. Pobble is now home to hundreds of thousands of teachers who log in each day to find a fresh, free lesson idea designed to motivate their students to write.
With Pobble, you can access a new, engaging writing prompt every day—complete with a beautiful image, a story starter, questions to guide the students, and related writing activities. Whether you’re teaching fantasy, mystery, science fiction, or fairytales, Pobble offers genre-specific prompts that are ready to go. Our platform is highly flexible: teachers can save prompts for later use, adjust them to fit the needs of their class, and easily share them with colleagues, students, or across devices. Plus, we’ve designed these prompts to be versatile, making it easy to fit them into your existing curriculum.
One of the key features of Pobble is our 365-day calendar, offering a unique, inspiring image each day, accompanied by ready-made writing activities. Teachers can use these prompts flexibly throughout the year, with a fresh idea available every single day. Whether you're working on a specific genre, looking for something seasonal, or simply need a prompt to inspire creativity, the calendar offers a treasure trove of writing ideas to spark your students’ imaginations.
Whether you want to explore adventure, fantasy, myths and legends, or something else, Pobble offers a rich collection of prompts. Here are some of our favourites:
“As the bear trudged up the steep mountain path, his mind raced with excitement for the adventure that lay ahead.”
This prompt is a great way to kick-start an adventure writing lesson. Can your class continue the story, imagining what challenges the bear will face, or how he might overcome obstacles on his journey?
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“She had been following the trail of clues for days, and she had finally reached her destination. Were the stories true?”
Use this engaging prompt to dive into the world of fantasy. Children can create a magical world full of surprises. What’s the truth behind the mysterious destination?
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“Hidden behind the maze of branches stood a minuscule, enchanted castle. It was so easy to miss among the towering trees. Only the truly lucky noticed the tiny turrets…”
Perfect for inspiring fairytale writing! Can your class describe what secrets the castle holds? What adventures await inside?
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“This beach was cursed, no one knew why. For years now, whenever the sun glowed orange, a wreckage of a ship would wash up along the isolated stretch of sand…”
Mystery prompts like this one are great for helping students think critically. What is the source of the curse? Can they unravel the mystery of the shipwreck?
“They had arrived out of the blue, catching everyone completely unaware…”
Science fiction opens the door to limitless possibilities. Children can imagine future worlds, new technologies, or even first contact with alien species. What will these mysterious visitors do next?
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“Ulrik grew up to be the best blacksmith in the whole country. Anything you wanted making, he could make it! That was until a fateful evening on a snowy night when he was visited by a darkly cloaked, mysterious man…”
Myths and legends are the perfect genre for epic tales. What happens when the legendary blacksmith encounters the mysterious figure? Your students’ imagination is the limit!
Looking for a different genre? You'll find it on Pobble! Our platform provides a wide range of genre-specific prompts designed to inspire students of all ages and abilities. Whether you're teaching creative writing, narrative techniques, or exploring the key elements of storytelling, Pobble is a versatile resource that helps teachers engage their students in meaningful writing activities.
Pobble’s writing prompts are designed to be more than just an activity; they’re a way to inspire children to express their ideas and dive deep into storytelling. Here’s why Pobble’s prompts are so effective for teachers:
At Pobble, we believe that every child has the potential to be a storyteller. By providing flexible and exciting writing prompts, we’re helping teachers unlock that creativity and inspire students to write stories they can be proud of. Join our community of passionate teachers today and start inspiring your students to write!
