Leap Year Creative Writing Prompt #1: A Time to Choose

Get learners' creative juices flowing with this thought-provoking writing prompt about leap year! The Earth’s orbit around the Sun takes about 365.25 days. Students are asked to reflect on what they would do if they were allowed to do whatever they wanted on that extra “quarter day” every year! In their written response, students are encouraged to use vivid, descriptive language to help create an immersive experience for the reader.

Ideal for a wide range of learners in fourth through eighth grade, this creative writing prompt is a fun and engaging way to help learners refine their communication skills, improve their imagination and critical thinking, and strengthen their vocabulary.

This worksheet can be used independently or completed alongside the other worksheets in this series: Leap Year Creative Writing Prompt #2: A Time to Leap and Leap Year Creative Writing Prompt #3: A Time for Superpowers.