One Scene, One Prompt

Children often do not know what to write about — not because they lack ideas, but because the blank page overwhelms them. The story booklet "One Scene, One Prompt" solves precisely that problem: every page shows a scene, an image, a moment. And below it: space for their own story.

The concept

Each writing prompt consists of a carefully chosen scene — open enough to allow many different stories, yet concrete enough to spark ideas immediately. An abandoned bicycle in front of an old house. A child holding something in their hands that you cannot quite make out. A door standing slightly ajar.

These images ask questions without providing answers. And that is exactly the point: the children themselves are the authors — the booklet simply fires the starting gun.

What the booklet contains

• Several image prompts, each with a full page of writing space
• Short writing aids for children who need help getting started
• Structural guidance for the beginning, middle, and end of a story
• Space for their own illustrations

Who is the booklet designed for?

The story booklet is aimed at children from Year 3 upwards who can already write fluently and are developing a joy in storytelling. It is suitable for classroom use, writing workshops, and independent work at home.

Why image prompts work

Images speak their own language. They activate the imagination in a different way from text-based tasks — more directly, more emotionally, more personally. When children look at an image, they automatically begin to interpret, add to, and invent. The texts that emerge are often more vivid and authentic than texts produced in response to abstract topics.