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41 Best Kids Short Story Ideas
Showing 41 short story ideas curated by Reedsy.
You're the principal for the day! Write a story about what you would do with these newfound responsibilities.
You're in charge of creating the new school lunch menu. What kind of menu would you make?
A young child discovers a passion for baking. Write about the crazy kitchen adventures that they embark upon with their allergic-to-gluten family, one that culminates in a national baking competition.
Write a story that takes place over the span of the longest Monopoly game ever.
Write a story about someone trying to hide a pet from their parents.
You hear a commotion on the playground — and from the commotion, you can pick out a familiar voice. What happened?
Write a story about a character who can only tell lies.
It's dodgeball day in P.E., and in a desperate attempt not to be picked last again for the teams, you...
You're outside in the park playing Pokemon Go when… wait… is that Pikachu… getting into a fight with your dog…?
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