Creative writing resources
Our writing prompts help children generate ideas, develop vocabulary and write with confidence. Explore a growing collection of picture writing prompts, creative writing prompts, writing frames and engaging activities designed for EYFS, KS1 and primary classrooms.
Many of our resources feature a unique complete the picture approach, encouraging pupils to finish an illustration before writing. From curriculum topics and seasonal themes to imaginative story starters, each visual writing stimulus provides a meaningful starting point for descriptive writing, storytelling, diary writing, poetry and much more.
Children complete the picture before writing, giving them ownership of their ideas and a meaningful starting point for writing.
Ideal for reluctant writers, EAL learners and children who benefit from visual prompts and structured writing opportunities.
Simply print and go. Each resource includes writing frames and a range of prompts to support different writing outcomes.
One of the biggest barriers to writing is knowing what to write about. Our writing stimuli encourage children to think, discuss, draw and develop ideas before putting pencil to paper, helping them approach writing with greater confidence.
Many resources use our unique complete the picture approach, where pupils finish an illustration before writing. This simple activity encourages imagination while providing a shared starting point for descriptive writing, stories, recounts, explanations, poetry and more.
Whether you’re introducing a new topic, teaching a writing genre or looking for an engaging morning activity, these resources provide flexible, low-preparation opportunities to inspire writing across EYFS and primary classrooms.
Our complete-the-picture writing activities give children time to draw, think and develop their own ideas before they begin writing.
Children add their own details to an unfinished illustration, helping them think creatively and develop a personal starting point for writing.
Children add their own details to an unfinished illustration, helping them think creatively and develop a personal starting point for writing.
Perfect for English lessons, morning work, guided groups, continuous provision, topic work and independent writing across EYFS and primary..
Our writing prompts are designed to save preparation time while giving children meaningful reasons to write. Every resource provides an engaging visual writing stimulus alongside flexible activities that can be used across a wide range of writing lessons and curriculum topics.
Every writing prompt includes:
Browse our growing collection of writing prompts, including picture writing prompts, complete the picture writing frames and creative writing activities. Every resource provides an engaging visual writing stimulus, with new themes added regularly to support curriculum topics, seasonal events and imaginative writing.
Writing should be exciting, imaginative and accessible for every child. Our writing prompts provide an engaging visual writing stimulus, encouraging pupils to think creatively, develop ideas and approach writing with confidence. By completing the picture before they write, every child can create something unique while building the vocabulary, discussion and imagination needed for successful writing.
Writing prompts encourage children to generate ideas before they begin writing. They can include illustrations, photographs, questions or scenarios that inspire discussion, develop vocabulary and help pupils organise their thoughts. Our writing stimuli use a unique complete the picture approach, giving every child a creative starting point before they write.
Our writing prompts are designed for use across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Because each activity is open-ended, teachers can adapt them to suit different ages, abilities and writing objectives. Younger children can use them to develop speaking and early writing skills, while older pupils can create more detailed and imaginative pieces of writing.
Writing prompts are incredibly versatile and can be used for whole-class teaching, guided writing, independent writing, morning work, continuous provision, interventions and home learning. They also work well alongside curriculum topics, providing an engaging starting point for purposeful writing across a range of subjects.
Many children find it difficult to know how to begin writing. A visual prompt removes the pressure of starting with a blank page by giving pupils something meaningful to discuss, imagine and develop. Completing the picture first also helps children take ownership of their ideas, making writing feel more accessible and enjoyable.
Yes. We regularly expand our collection with new writing prompts inspired by curriculum topics, seasonal themes and imaginative ideas. As the library continues to grow, you’ll always have fresh, engaging resources to inspire writing throughout the school year.
