31 Special December Writing Prompts for Homeschooling Through the Holidays

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Somebody once said, “Writing is the painting of the voice.” What a powerful saying, and how true. Writing is a way to express one’s self and through our writing prompts journey through the year, your child has been able to do just that.

Whether your child started the writing adventure in January, July, or last month, I believe you have seen progress. 

My large collection of writing prompts was designed to help provide that small amount of fuel to kindle a fire of creativity!

As we close out the year with our December prompts, being the month of celebrations, many of our National days center around food! Your child will continue to use research skills, but this month’s prompts emphasize tapping into those imagination vaults and strengthening those creative writing skills.

Yes, this month is packed with many fun writing prompts, like the ones for Gingerbread Decorating Day, National Cookie Exchange Day, and International Civil Aviation Day!

December Writing Prompts

Here is a list of the days included in the December Writing Prompts pack:

• December 1-Rosa Parks Day
• December 2- National Hawaiian Day
• December 3- International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
• December 4- International Cheetah Day
• December 5- Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
• December 6- National Miners Day
• December 7- International Civil Aviation Day
• December 8- National Brownie Day
• December 9- National Llama Day
• December 10- Nobel Prize Day
• December 11- UNICEF’s Birthday
• December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
• December 13- National Ice Cream Day
• December 14- Monkey Day
• December 15- National Cupcake Day
• December 16- National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
• December 17- Bhutan National Day
• December 18- Flake Appreciation Day
• December 19- National Hard Candy Day
• December 20- National Go Caroling Day
• December 21- National Flashlight Day
• December 22- National Cookie Exchange Day
• December 23- National Christmas Movie Marathon Day
• December 24- Christmas Eve
• December 25- Christmas
• December 26- Day of Goodwill
• December 27- St. John History Day
• December 28- Pledge of Allegiance Day
• December 29- Still Need To Do Day
• December 30- National Bacon Day
• December 31- New Year’s Eve

Sample December Writing Prompts

There is so much flexibility around how you might use these in your homeschool.

Some people like to use writing prompts as a creative exercise at the beginning of the day. For some of the research-based writing prompts, you might choose to spend a bit more time on them, or go down some rabbit trails of learning.

You might even decide to challenge your kids to write in different styles of writing.

Here are a few examples of the writing prompts you will find in this month’s pack:

Rosa Parks is a well-known civil rights activist who sparked the movement for desegregation in
transport modes. This was in the 1950s. What she did inspired many people years ago and continues to do so. What do you know about Rosa Parks? Research her life and what she did.
Write an essay about Ms. Parks and what you admire about her.

Congress declared the importance of designating a day to remember the hard work and sacrifices
miners make daily when they set out to work.
Miners have demanding jobs. Research what duties a miner performs on a regular day at work.
Also, research what the requirements for becoming a miner are.
Write an essay using the facts from your research.

The origins of this day remain debated, but it is known that gingerbread grew in popularity in the early 13th century in various circles. People even began consuming gingerbread for medicinal benefits, thanks to the spices in gingerbread. On this day, children and adults are encouraged to spend the day decorating gingerbread houses, gingerbread cookies, or gingerbread men.
You’ve just finished baking a batch of gingerbread men when lo and behold, one gingerbread man jumps up and runs out the door. Finish the story.

Snowflakes are one of those beautiful creations of God in Nature that you just can’t help but admire. The intricate beauty and design of snowflakes are incredible! Did you know no two snowflakes are alike in any way?
Just like a snowflake, you are unique in every way. No member of your family or a best friend is exactly like you.
Could you write an essay about what makes you unique? Your gifts, your personality traits, what you love…anything. Title your article, “Wonderfully Made-Me!”

‘Twas the night before Christmas.
The day before Christmas, Christmas Eve, is special in many ways.
It marks the end of Advent, the eve of a beautiful celebration, candlelight church services, holiday
pajamas, baking, reading Christmas books, and more.
What does your family do on Christmas Eve? Do you have a favorite Christmas Eve memory?
In a short essay, share your favorite memory or what you love about Christmas Eve.

The day celebrates John the Baptist, his ministry, and how he sacrificed his life for God. John was also the cousin of Jesus and was known as the one who announced Jesus’ coming before He arrived.
If you had a chance to go back in time? Think of one Bible hero you would love to meet.
Why do you want to meet this Bible hero?
Research and share everything that makes this man or woman a wonderful follower of God.

Grab the December Writing Prompts Pack

Download and print off this last month of the year writing pack now! If you’ve kept a binder of your writing journey this year, I’m sure you have quite the collection of writing. Let’s finish the year strong!

No, it is not too late for your child to start this journey. There’s no better time than now!

Here are links to past writing prompts for January-November, to prep for the next year:

• January Writing Prompts
• February Writing Prompts
• March Writing Prompts
• April Writing Prompts
• May Writing Prompts
• June Writing Prompts
• July Writing Prompts
• August Writing Prompts
• September Writing Prompts
• October Writing Prompts
• November Writing Prompts

I would love to hear how these prompts have blessed your child’s writing journey.

Remember, the writing doesn’t stop here. 

This is just the beginning!

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