The Missing Box of Chocolates - Valentine's Day Writing Prompt

Oh no! Someone’s box of chocolates has disappeared, and it’s up to your students to crack the case. Did a sneaky classmate take it? Did a pet dog sniff out the treats? Or maybe a mischievous little sibling got there first? In this fun Valentine’s Day writing and drawing activity, students will create a story about The Case of the Missing Chocolates and bring it to life with their own illustrations.

Ways to Use It:

📝 Creative writing practice – Students get to craft their own mystery.
🎨 Drawing fun – They illustrate their favorite scene from the story.
📚 Engaging Valentine’s Day activity – Perfect for celebrating with a little storytelling!
👫 Pair or group work – Great for brainstorming wild and funny ideas together.
🎭 Share & laugh – Have students read their stories aloud for extra fun!
🆘 Easy sub plan – No prep needed, just print and go.

Why You’ll Love It:

✔ Encourages creativity – A mix of writing and art makes it exciting for all students.
✔ Perfect for all levels – Whether they love writing or drawing, there’s something for everyone.
✔ No sugar rush involved – Just sweet storytelling fun!

Let your students become detectives, writers, and artists all in one!