Keep Writing
Learning doesn’t end when the workshop is over. The Second Sentence Writing Hub is a growing collection of free writing resources designed to help young writers practice their skills, spark new ideas, and build confidence - one sentence at a time.
Whether you’re a student looking for inspiration, a parent encouraging creativity at home, or a teacher searching for classroom activities, there’s something here for you.
Welcome to the Second Sentence Writing App!
How to use the app:
Click open writing appabove!
Read the writing prompts and participate in activities.
Write your story at your own pace and get points!
Save or download your work when you’re finished.
Come back whenever you want to write a new story.
Click “send to teacher” to get feedback or advice.
Add the app to your home screen!
On iPhone or iPad (Safari)
Open the writing app.
Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow pointing up)
Scroll down and tap Add to home screen.
Tap Add.
You’ll now have Second Sentence on your home screen!
Writing Prompts
Adventure
When I opened my backpack this morning, there was a tiny dragon sleeping inside.
The treasure map only appeared when it started to rain.
My best friend and I discovered a tunnel beneath the playground.
Every time I climbed the old tree, it grew one branch taller.
I found a key that unlocked every door except my own.
Fantasy
Every birthday, my pet learned a new magical power.
The clouds came down to ask me for directions.
A unicorn asked if it could borrow my bicycle.
My shadow decided it wanted its own adventure.
The stars disappeared one by one, and only I knew why.
Animals
My goldfish started giving me advice before school.
Every animal at the zoo escaped - but they only wanted to play hide-and-seek.
A squirrel knocked on my window carrying an important message.
I woke up and could suddenly understand every animal.
My dog dug up something much stranger than a bone.