Daily Writing Prompts - April
April Writing Prompts
Below are daily writing prompts for the month of April. The majority of the prompts are related to the various events on our April Events Calendar. These events include birthdays, holidays, monthly celebrations, and important dates in history. Some of the dates include two different writing prompts to choose from. You can download a PDF worksheet of the writing prompt.
Even though your students may not be in class all the days of April, use the prompts from those days as additional writing practice.
Don't forget to also print a copy of our April Events Calendar. This will help you utilize the daily writing prompts.
We also have many other April Activities, Lesson Plans and Resources.
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April 1
Today is April Fool’s Day. Write about the best April Fool’s Joke you have played, or write about a joke you would like to play on someone. Remember to be safe! Free PDF
Today is “National One Cent Day.” Some people believe
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Today is “National One Cent Day.”
Make two
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Today is “National One Cent Day.” Did you know some people believe pennies are worthless and actually throw them away
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April 2
On this day, author Hans Christian Andersen was born. Andersen is known for his fairy tales. Pick two of your favorite fairy tales and create a play for a new story that would combine elements of both stories. Free PDF
As part of a carnival in Los Angeles, the first permanent movie theater opened on this day in 1902. What is your all-time favorite movie and why? Free PDF
Today is “National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day.” Many people LOVE
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Today is “National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day.” The number of people allergic to peanuts has seemed to
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April 3
On this day in 1860, the Pony Express was established. The purpose of the Pony Express was to provide the fastest mail delivery between S. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento California. To be a rider, you had to be between the ages of 11 and 40, and weigh less than 125 pounds. Would you have liked to have been a rider? Why or why not? Free PDF
On the streets of New York City, the first call using a cell phone was made on April 3, 1973. The call was made by Martin Cooper, an inventor. There is great debate as whether or not cell phones should be allowed in school. Explain your personal opinion. You may even want to do a little research to include in your writing. Free PDF
Today is “National Find a Rainbow Day.” What do you
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Today is “National Find a Rainbow Day.” Do you have rainbows
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April 4
On this day in 1818, the first U.S. flag was approved. If you were asked to create a new flag for the United States, what would your flag look like? Write a paragraph explaining the flag and be sure to include a drawing. Free PDF
Today is “National School Librarian Day.” School librarians devote a great deal of time to keeping your school library up and going
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Today is “National Walk Around Things Day.” You’ve always been taught to
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April 5
April 5th is “National Read a Road Map Day.” How do you think the first maps were created? Do you think it was easy or difficult for these first map makers? What types of challenges do you think they encountered? Free PDF
On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born into slavery. Washington later became a teacher, founded Tuskegee University and was the first African-American to be shown on a postage stamp. Who is another African-American that you would honor with a postage stamp? Explain why and create a drawing of the stamp. Free PDF
Today is “National Deep Dish Pizza Day.” Do you
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Today is “National Deep Dish Pizza Day.” People can be very picky when it comes
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April 6
On April 6, 1898, the North Pole was discovered. If you could conduct science experiments there, what types of things would you hope to learn about the icy environment and the animals that live there? Free PDF
Today is “National Caramel Popcorn Day.” What
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Today is “National Caramel Popcorn Day.” Popcorn is one of the most popular snacks
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Today is “National Student-Athlete Day.” There is a great deal of controversy around how
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April 7
April 7th is “No Housework Day.” In a paragraph, explain what activity or activities you would enjoy doing in place of housework. Free PDF
Today is “National Coffee Cake Day.” This food is often eaten at breakfast
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Today is “National Coffee Cake Day.” Even though this cake contains
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April 8
The first week of April is known as "Astronomy Week." If you could travel to any of the planets, which one would you like to visit and why? Free PDF
Today is “National Zoo Lovers Day.” Have you ever
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Today is “National Zoo Lovers Day.” Some people believe that zoos
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April 9
On this day in 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. Shortly after this event, the Civil War came to an end. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about the Civil War and summarize them in your own words. Free PDF
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April 10
April 10th is “National Sibling Day.” If you have a sibling, explain what activities you enjoy doing with them. If you don’t have a sibling, would you like one? Why or why not? Free PDF
Today is “National Farm Animal Day.” Have you ever
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Today is “National Farm Animal Day.” Create a short story that includes
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April 11
On this day in 1968, President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. This act protected the rights of people, including African-Americans and women. Why do you think it’s important for all people to be treated equally? Free PDF
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Today is “National Submarine Day.” Imagine having the chance to
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Today is “National Teach Children to Save Day.” What is something you would
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Today is “National Teach Children to Save Day.” Have you had to save money
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April 12
On April 12, 1981, the Space Shuttle Columbia was first launched. Is traveling into space something that interests you? Explain why or why not, as well as what type of space travel interests you. Free PDF
On April 12, 1861, the U.S. Civil War began. The war lasted four years and claimed 640,000 lives. Looking at the photo above, what do you think this soldier may have been doing? Free PDF
Today is “National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day.” Did you know that cooked bread and cheese is
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April 13
On this day in 1743, our third President, Thomas Jefferson, was born. As a young child, Jefferson was an enthusiastic student. He would often spend up to 15 hours a day studying! How would you compare yourself to Jefferson as a student? Free PDF
Today is “National Scrabble Day.” This is a game that involves making words
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Today is “National Scrabble Day.” Do you think Scrabble would
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Today is “National Peach Cobbler Day.” Early settlers may have given
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April 14
On April 14, 1828, the Webster’s Dictionary was first published. Each year, a number of new words are added to the dictionary. One of the new words added in 2008 was “webinar.” What do you think one of the new words added this year may be and why? Free PDF
On this day in 1912, a young man by the name of David Sarnoff, a telegraph operator in New York City, transmitted the first news of the Titanic hitting an iceberg. For it’s time the Titanic was an impressive sailing vessel. If you could sail around the world, what would be some of the places you would want to visit? Free PDF
Today is “National Reach as High as You Can Day.” You may have heard the following quote by Les Brown... - Premium Prompt(Grades: 3-12) *New*
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April 15
On April 15, 1452, artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci was born. He created plans for a number of flying machines, including a four-man helicopter. Design your own type of flying machine. Be sure to explain how your machine works and include a sketch. Free PDF
On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died from injuries sustained the night before while attending a performance at the Ford Theater. How do you think U.S. history may have been different if Lincoln had not been shot? Free PDF
Today is “National Take a Wild Guess Day.” Try to find a fun, crazy, unusual fact on the Internet or
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Today is “National Rubber Eraser Day.” Which type of eraser do
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Today is “National Rubber Eraser Day.” They say the bigger
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April 16
On this day in 1867, aviator Wilbur Wright was born. Through a lifetime of work and commitment, the Wright brothers performed the first ever manned powered flight. What type of lifetime dreams do you have for yourself? Free PDF
Today is “National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day.” Want to wear
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April 17
April is "National Garden Month." Do you have a garden at your home? If so, draw and label a picture or diagram of your garden. If you don't have a garden, draw and label a picture or diagram of a garden you could plant this year. Don't forget, gardens can also be grown in small containers and can be vegetables and/or flowers. Free PDF
Today is “National Haiku Poetry Day.” Your teacher will be sharing
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Today is “National Ellis Island Family History Day.” Ellis Island, in New York, is where
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April 18
Paul Revere’s famous ride, “The Midnight Run,” took place on this day in 1775. He was not the only rider during this event. Imagine you were with Revere. Write about the evening when you rode through the dark, warning everyone about the British forces coming, and the bravery you showed during this important event in history. Free PDF
On April 18, 1906, a devastating earthquake hit San Francisco. There were hundreds of lives lost and thousands of buildings destroyed. Using resources in the classroom, learn about the changes that have been made around the world to how buildings are constructed to better withstand earthquakes. Free PDF
April 18th is “National Pet Owners Day.” Choose one of the questions to write about:
- If you could own any animal as a pet, what would it be and why?
- Do think it’s okay for people to own wild animals as pets? Why or why not? Free PDF
Today is “National Animal Crackers Day.” Animal crackers a sweet snack
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Today is “National Animal Crackers Day.” Animal crackers are
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April 19
On this day in 1775, the Revolutionary War began. This was also known as the “War of Independence.” The thirteen colonies fought for and won their independence from Great Britain. How do you think our lives today may be different if we hadn’t won this war? Free PDF
Today is “National Hanging Out Day.” Who do you
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April 20
April is “National Humor Month.” Write several of your own jokes. Pick your favorite to share with the class. Free PDF
Today is “National Cheddar Fries Day.” Cheddar cheese, chili, or maybe
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Today is “National Look Alike Day.” It’s always fun to dress like
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April 21
The third week of April is known as “National Wildlife Week.” What is one way you could help conserve or protect the various type of wildlife found around your school and/or neighborhood? Free PDF
April 21st is “Kindergarten Day.” The first kindergarten was founded by Friedrich Froebel in Germany in 1837. Think back to your days in kindergarten. What is your favorite memory? Free PDF
Today is “National Kindergarten Day.” Have you heard of the poem
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April 22
Today is “Earth Day.” What are some activities that you could be a part of to help conserve our Earth, and all the precious resources it has to offer? Free PDF
We also have many more Earth Day Activities and Lesson Plans
April 22nd is “National Jellybean Day.” If you were asked to invent a new flavor of jellybean, what would it be and why? Free PDF
Today is “National Jelly Bean Day.” What
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Today is “National Jelly Bean Day.” Several jelly bean companies offer
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April 23
Today is “Home Run Day” in honor of baseball great Hank Aaron hitting his first home run in 1954. If someone was to create a day to honor a first for you, what would that day be called and what event of yours would it honor? Free PDF
Today is “National Picnic Day.” Plan
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Today is “National Take a Chance Day.” It’s always good to try something
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Today is “National Take a Chance Day.” It’s always good to spread your wings and try something new,
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April 24
April 24th is “Pigs-in-a-Blanket” day. Create a new dish using hot dogs as the main ingredient. Or describe your favorite hot dog dish. Free PDF
Today is “National Pigs in a Blanket Day.” Hot dogs wrapped in a biscuit
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April 25
On this day in 1990, the Hubble Telescope was launched. The Hubble has provided us with never before seen photos of deep space. Do you think it’s beneficial to study our universe, as well as other universes? Do you think we may someday discover life on another planet? Free PDF
Arbor Day is the last Friday in April. This day is a celebration of trees and their importance in our lives. Using what you already now, as well as resources in your classroom, explain how trees are important in your life and in your neighborhood. Free PDF
Today is “National Telephone Day.” How old do you think
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Today is “National Telephone Day.” Wow! This device has dramatically changed
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April 26
Today is “Hug a Friend Day.” Why do you think it is important we show our friends that we care for them and appreciate them? Free PDF
Today is “National Kids & Pets Day.” If you could
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Today is “National Kids & Pets Day.” It’s been proven that pets
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Today is “National Pretzel Day.”
Soft pretzels
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Today is “National Pretzel Day.” Soft pretzels, crunch pretzel bites, or sweet cinnamon coated pretzels
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April 27
April 27th is “National Tell a Story Day.” Create a plan and begin writing a story about any topic you would like. Try to include some exaggerations that make your story even more exciting and entertaining. Free PDF
On April 27, 1822, Ulysses S. Grant was born. After serving in several wars, Grant later became our 18th President. Later in the 1880s, he began to write the story of his life in order to make money. Would you like to have a book written about your life? Why or why not? Free PDF
Today is “National Tell a Story Day.” Would you rather
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Today is “National Tell a Story Day.” In school we are often asked to write
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April 28
On April 28, 1758, our 5th President, James Monroe, was born. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about the James Monroe and summarize them in your own words. Free PDF
Today is “National Blueberry Pie Day.” This might not be one of the most
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Today is “National Great Poetry Reading Day.” Poetry Slam competitions
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April 29
April 29th is “Penguin Day.” There are seventeen species of penguins world-wide. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about a particular type of penguin and summarize them in your own words. Free PDF
Today is “National Zipper Day.” This wonderful invention
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April 30
On April 30, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about the Louisiana Purchase and the people who were a part of the even. Summarize the facts in your own words. Free PDF
Today is “National Honesty Day” to mark the day that George Washington was inaugurated as the first U.S. President in 1789. Do you think it’s important to be completely honest ALL of the time? Are there ever any times that you should not be honest? Explain your thoughts. Free PDF
Today is “National Bugs Bunny Day.” He is one of the most famous cartoon characters.
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Today is “National Bugs Bunny Day.” He is one of the most famous cartoon characters
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Today is “National Honesty Day.” Telling the truth can sometimes
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Today is “National Raisin Day.”
Explain
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Today is “National Raisin Day.” You either love them or hate them.
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April GENERAL
April is “Keep America Beautiful Month.” What do you believe
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April is “Stress Awareness Month.” As a kid,
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April is “Stress Awareness Month.” Some reports have stated that students today
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Today is Easter. One Easter tradition of some families is to color eggs. If you could design any type of egg, what would it look like? Be sure to explain your egg design and include a drawing. Free PDF
DISCLAIMER: We have provided “suggested” grade levels for some of our writing daily prompts. These suggestions are made based on the content of the prompt, the interest level of the topic, or the level of background knowledge needed to have the most success possible with the prompt. Please remember that these are suggestions only and each prompt can be modified as needed by you, the teacher. Don’t hesitate to get creative and rework the prompt to best fit the age/needs of your students!
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