The Day It Rained Hearts - Writing Prompt

Imagine waking up, looking outside, and instead of rain or snow, hearts are falling from the sky! What would you do? Would you catch them in a giant bucket? Hand them out to friends? Maybe the hearts have magical powers—who knows?

This fun Valentine's Day writing prompt lets students unleash their creativity by writing a short story about a heart-filled surprise. But that’s not all! After writing, they get to illustrate their heart-filled world, bringing their ideas to life.

Ways to Use:

✔️ Perfect for a Valentine's Day-themed writing activity
✔️ Great for sparking creative storytelling in young writers
✔️ Ideal for bulletin board displays or classroom discussions

Advantages:

✔️ Encourages creativity and imagination
✔️ Provides a fun and engaging way to practice writing
✔️ Includes a drawing activity for extra fun
✔️ A low-prep, high-enjoyment resource for teachers

Your students will have a blast dreaming up a world where hearts rain from the sky—no umbrella needed!