Silly Scenes That Spark Writing – A Creative Jumpstart for K-2 Students



Tired of the blank page stare? Get your little learners laughing and writing with Silly Scene Starters – Creative Writing Prompts for K-2! This resource turns writing into a fun adventure with wacky illustrated scenes designed to unlock imagination and build sentence fluency.

Whether you're running writing centers, prepping for sub days, or building student writing portfolios, these silly prompts are your go-to tool for engaging early writers!



Product Breakdown

Here's what you’ll find inside:

  • 30 silly black-and-white picture prompts

  • Editable writing lines (single or double spacing)

  • Speech/thought bubble options

  • Space for extra illustrations

  • Bonus: “Draw Your Own Silly Scene” prompt

  • “My Silly Storybook” cover page for student portfolios

  • Teacher instructions + differentiation tips

Classroom Use Ideas

  • Set up in your writing center or station

  • Use as daily writing warm-ups

  • Perfect for early finishers or fast finishers

  • Great for ESL and special education students

  • Build student-made storybooks or comics




Teaching Tips

  • Start with a class example: project a prompt and model a sentence

  • Pair students to share stories out loud

  • Encourage “picture expansion” by letting kids continue the scene

  • Use silly voices or act out characters to inspire reluctant writers


Make writing time the most anticipated part of the day!
👉 Download Silly Scene Starters – Creative Writing Prompts for K-2 and help your students create stories that are as funny as they are fantastic.




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