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Write the Summer – 42 Daily Writing Challenges (KS3 Summer Literacy Resource)

Keep students engaged, creative, and reflective over the holidays with Write the Summer—a complete downloadable writing challenge pack designed for Key Stage 3 learners.

This resource includes 42 unique writing prompts—one for every day of the UK summer break. Each task takes 20 minutes or less and encourages students to develop not just their literacy skills, but also self-reflection, curiosity, critical thinking, and emotional awareness.

Structured into six weekly themes (including identity, nature, justice, creativity, and more), the challenges explore real-world topics and encourage students to write in a wide range of forms—from stories and poems to speeches, diary entries, news articles, and letters.

What’s included:

42 high-quality, student-friendly writing challenges

Short thinking tasks for each day to spark imagination and inquiry

A powerful introduction to encourage motivation and ownership

A curated vocabulary bank covering sensory language and emotion

Ideal for use at home, in school, or as a summer extension task

Whether you’re a teacher setting summer work, a parent supporting home learning, or a student who wants to keep their creativity flowing—Write the Summer is a meaningful, flexible way to stay inspired.

Perfect for:

KS2-3 students (Years 7–9)

Summer enrichment and independent learning

Holiday homework or literacy catch-up

Creative writing clubs and transition resources

Format:
Printable PDF