70 February Writing Prompts for Kids

February is a fun month with many special events, making it a great time for kids to get creative with writing. With Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and Presidents’ Day, there are plenty of exciting topics to explore. Below are weekly writing prompts to help kids use their imagination and improve their writing skills.

70 February-Themed Writing Prompts for Young Writers

Here are some fun and creative February writing prompts for kids!

Seasonal & Holiday-Themed Prompts

1. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): If you were a groundhog, would you want to see your shadow or not? Why?
2. Valentine’s Day (Feb 14): Write a letter to someone you love, telling them why they are special.
3. Presidents’ Day (3rd Monday of February): If you were President for a day, what would you do?
4. Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17): Write about a time someone was kind to you or a way you could be kind to others.
5. Leap Year (if applicable): Imagine you are born on February 29th. How would you celebrate your birthday?

Winter & Nature-Inspired Prompts

1. Describe a perfect snowy day. What activities would you do?
2. Write a poem about winter using your five senses.
3. If animals could talk, what would they say about the cold weather?
4. Imagine you wake up and find that everything outside is covered in glittering ice. What happens next?
5. Write a short story about a magical snowflake with special powers.

Creative & Fun Prompts

1. February is the shortest month. What would you do if you could add one extra day?
2. Write a story about a heart-shaped key that unlocks something surprising.
3. If love were a color, a shape, and a smell, what would it be?
4. Imagine you are designing a new February holiday. What would it be called, and how would people celebrate?
5. Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Valentine’s Day card waiting to be given.