








The Little Match Girl Creative Writing Prompts
Spark empathy and imagination with 10 creative writing prompts inspired by The Little Match Girl, Hans Christian Andersen’s haunting winter tale of hope, poverty, and dreams.
These prompts invite students to step into the snow-covered streets and write from the shadows and flickers of light—capturing both the hardship and beauty woven through this classic short story.
◆ 10 creative writing prompts exploring survival, kindness, memory, and imagination
◆ Tasks include diary entries, lost-and-found objects, winter setting descriptions, and rewritten endings
◆ Builds descriptive writing, emotional literacy, and creative thinking
◆ Ideal for upper KS2 or early KS3 students
◆ Downloadable PDF for easy classroom printing
Perfect for exploring theme, empathy, and narrative voice, these prompts help students connect with literature while developing their own storytelling skills.
Spark empathy and imagination with 10 creative writing prompts inspired by The Little Match Girl, Hans Christian Andersen’s haunting winter tale of hope, poverty, and dreams.
These prompts invite students to step into the snow-covered streets and write from the shadows and flickers of light—capturing both the hardship and beauty woven through this classic short story.
◆ 10 creative writing prompts exploring survival, kindness, memory, and imagination
◆ Tasks include diary entries, lost-and-found objects, winter setting descriptions, and rewritten endings
◆ Builds descriptive writing, emotional literacy, and creative thinking
◆ Ideal for upper KS2 or early KS3 students
◆ Downloadable PDF for easy classroom printing
Perfect for exploring theme, empathy, and narrative voice, these prompts help students connect with literature while developing their own storytelling skills.