Whatever situation you may find yourself in, it is always important to have hope.
Staying hopeful can lead to a happier life and reduce your stress levels. Sometimes, especially when things feel impossibly hard, having hope is the most important thing we can do.
Below, you’ll find a list of inspiring writing prompts about hope.
Be mindful when using this list, and really reflect on the things that make you hopeful.
Using These Prompts:
Practicing your writing skills will help you become a stronger reader and writer. Use the prompts below to practice your storytelling, poetry, and persuasion skills. If you’re not sure how to get started, try one of these tips:
- Choose your favorite number between 1 and 45, and use that prompt.
- Pick the prompt that seems least interesting. It might surprise you.
- Ask the person to your left which prompt you should use.
Hopeful, Helpful Prompts
- What is one thing that you hope for in your future?
- Which Star Wars movie is your favorite? Why?
- How do you try to bring hope to others?
- Write a story about a child who hopes to be class president.
- Write a poem or short story about hope using the following words: tree, later, wonder, yes
- What is your biggest hope for the next month?
- What is your biggest hope for the next year?
- What is something you’ve seen or heard lately that makes you feel hopeful?
- During which season do you feel most hopeful? Why?
- Write a story about a child who hopes to meet their favorite character at Disneyland.
- Hope and resilience go hand in hand. What does resilience mean to you?
- Write about a time when you felt hopeless. Was the outcome what you expected?
- What do you hope to do during your next school break?
- Write about the last book that made you feel hopeful.
- What is one thing you hope to learn this year?
- Write a story about an athlete whose hopes of going to the Olympics has finally come true.
- What do you hope to be when you grow up?
- Write an acrostic poem using the word “hope”.
- Write about a time when you stayed hopeful even when it was hard to do so.
- Find a quote about hope. Write 3-5 paragraphs of what it means to you.
- Write a short story or poem about hope using the following words: shape, wind, up, yellow
- Write a story about a child who hopes to get a puppy for their birthday.
- Is there a certain movie or show that makes you feel hopeful?
- How do you think your parents’ hopes and dreams have shaped your future?
- How can you help a friend feel more hopeful?
- Do you feel it is harder to be hopeful or hopeless? Why?
- Where do you hope to visit someday?
- Write a short story about a mouse who hopes to make a friend.
- Finish the story: “I was hoping it would look a little different,” she said…
- How can being an activist inspire hope?
- How do you hope to be remembered someday?
- Imagine you are an immigrant coming to the U.S. in 1800. What hopes do you have for your new life?
- Does your family keep a hope chest?
- Read a short book about hope. How could you use the lessons in that book to inspire others?
- Write a story about a child who hopes to be an astronaut someday.
- Do you have any hopes or dreams for someone else? What do you hope they’ll accomplish?
- What is something you find yourself hoping for every day?
- Write a story about someone who is lost in the woods, but has hope that they will be found.
- What is a habit you hope to break?
- Think of a phrase or mantra that you can repeat to yourself when you feel hopeless. Write about why this phrase is significant.
- Write a letter to yourself in ten years, focusing on your hopes for the future.
- How can staying hopeful help you accomplish your goals?
- What do you feel when you think about your future?
- Many adults hope to leave a better world for their children. What are some things you hope for the world?
- Write a poem or short story about hope using the following words: butterfly, yes, weave, time
Looking For More?
We are always coming up with new ways to make writing fun for every student.
With loads of prompts and a ton of resources for teachers and parents, we’ve got something everyone can enjoy!
If you’re looking for something specific and can’t find it, let us know. We’d love to help you out.
