Keep your middle school students writing all month long with these 42 engaging December Writing Prompts for grades 6–8!
This resource helps students develop critical thinking, creativity, and reflection through seasonal, real-world, and imaginative prompts focused on winter, holidays, kindness, and New Year goals.
Each prompt encourages thoughtful responses, supports paragraph and essay writing, and strengthens vocabulary — making it perfect for daily bell ringers, journal entries, or creative writing assignments.
42 December-themed writing prompts (narrative, opinion, and expository)
Printable lined writing pages
Teacher directions & ideas for classroom use
Suggested weekly writing themes
No-prep, print-and-go format
WeekThemeWriting Type1Winter MemoriesNarrative Writing2Acts of KindnessReflective Writing3Holiday SpiritDescriptive & Opinion Writing4Family & TraditionsExpository Writing5New Year GoalsReflective & Persuasive Writing
✅ Writing organized and detailed paragraphs
✅ Using strong descriptive and persuasive language
✅ Developing clear introductions and conclusions
✅ Reflecting on personal experiences
✅ Expanding seasonal vocabulary and expression
Daily bell ringers or warm-ups
Journal writing
Early finishers or homework
Writing centers or ELA rotations
Sub plans or creative writing assignments
✔️ No prep — print and go
✔️ Engages middle schoolers with relatable topics
✔️ Encourages creativity and self-expression
✔️ Builds confidence in writing fluency
✔️ Great addition to December ELA lessons
Keep your middle school students writing all month long with these 42 engaging December Writing Prompts for grades 6–8!
This resource helps students develop critical thinking, creativity, and reflection through seasonal, real-world, and imaginative prompts focused on winter, holidays, kindness, and New Year goals.
Each prompt encourages thoughtful responses, supports paragraph and essay writing, and strengthens vocabulary — making it perfect for daily bell ringers, journal entries, or creative writing assignments.
42 December-themed writing prompts (narrative, opinion, and expository)
Printable lined writing pages
Teacher directions & ideas for classroom use
Suggested weekly writing themes
No-prep, print-and-go format
WeekThemeWriting Type1Winter MemoriesNarrative Writing2Acts of KindnessReflective Writing3Holiday SpiritDescriptive & Opinion Writing4Family & TraditionsExpository Writing5New Year GoalsReflective & Persuasive Writing
✅ Writing organized and detailed paragraphs
✅ Using strong descriptive and persuasive language
✅ Developing clear introductions and conclusions
✅ Reflecting on personal experiences
✅ Expanding seasonal vocabulary and expression
Daily bell ringers or warm-ups
Journal writing
Early finishers or homework
Writing centers or ELA rotations
Sub plans or creative writing assignments
✔️ No prep — print and go
✔️ Engages middle schoolers with relatable topics
✔️ Encourages creativity and self-expression
✔️ Builds confidence in writing fluency
✔️ Great addition to December ELA lessons
