If I Were A Witch Writing Prompt (Free Printable)

If I were a witch writing prompt was such a fun surprise for us last fall.

My son didn’t roll his eyes (for once) and actually got into it, he named his witch “Grizzlebeard,” brewed a potion that turned socks into spiders, and filled out the whole sheet in one go.

It’s one of those printable writing prompts that makes creative writing feel easy. The questions are just structured enough to get ideas flowing, but still leave plenty of room for imagination.

Perfect for Halloween season when kids are buzzing with spooky energy but might not want to write a full story.

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Halloween Creative Writing Prompts

We first used this witch worksheet on a rainy October afternoon, and I was surprised how quickly it got my son writing.

No complaints, no hesitation, just lots of ideas about broomstick travel and potions that made people sing opera.

Each question gives kids just enough direction to get started without boxing them in:

Writing prompts include:

• My name would be…
  The sillier the better, my son went with “Professor Pickleboots.”
• If I were a witch, I would live In…
  He picked a glow-in-the-dark cave behind a waterfall. This prompt is great for practicing descriptive writing.
• My magic broom would take me…
  Encourages adventure and imagination, anywhere from haunted carnivals to space.
• My pet companion would be…
  Always a hit. Unicorns, talking raccoons, and flying jellyfish are all fair game.
• One potion I’d create would…
  A perfect mix of creativity and problem-solving (his turned broccoli into candy).
• The most magical thing about being a witch…
  A nice moment for reflection, and usually a giggle or two.

Educational Benefits of the Worksheet

The If I Were a Witch journal prompt isn’t just fun, it supports several key learning skills, especially for reluctant writers.

• Works well for mixed abilities, letting confident writers expand while keeping things manageable for beginners.
• Builds creative thinking by encouraging kids to invent characters, settings, and magical ideas.
• Strengthens early writing skills with short, open-ended prompts that still require descriptive language.
• Supports narrative development as kids begin connecting ideas across multiple prompts.
• Encourages self-expression, kids reveal a lot about what they value through their answers (my son’s “kindness potion” surprised me!).

More Halloween Language Arts Worksheets

Every October, I like to mix in a few Halloween writing prompts and word activities to keep things fun and fresh. Prompts like If I Were a Witch spark creative storytelling, but we also love switching things up with other seasonal printables.

Spooky Mad Libs are always a hit, my son laughs his way through them, especially when the sentences turn out completely ridiculous. It’s a fun way to sneak in grammar practice without it feeling like schoolwork.

We also use Halloween acrostic poems for a quick writing warm-up. Using each letter of “Halloween” to start a sentence or phrase lets kids play with language while building vocabulary.

And when we need a break from writing? A Halloween word search is the perfect quiet-time activity, still educational, but low-effort and relaxing.

All of these printables have helped my son stay engaged with language arts during the spooky season, and honestly, they’ve made our October lessons a lot more fun.

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Last Updated on 17 July 2025 by Clare Brown