Here are 10 prompts to inspire kids to write their own short stories based on The Nutcracker characters or to imagine what happens after the ballet ends:
- Clara’s Next Adventure:
Imagine Clara wakes up the next Christmas Eve to find another magical gift from Drosselmeyer. What is the new gift, and what magical adventure does it take her on? - The Nutcracker’s Secret:
Write a story where the Nutcracker Prince reveals a secret to Clara about his past. What is the secret, and how does Clara help him? - Return to the Land of Sweets:
Clara and the Nutcracker Prince return to the Land of Sweets, but this time something is wrong. What has changed, and how do they work together to restore harmony? - The Sugar Plum Fairy’s Request:
The Sugar Plum Fairy sends an urgent message to Clara and the Nutcracker Prince asking for their help. What problem needs solving, and how do they help her? - A New Villain:
After defeating the Mouse King, a new villain emerges in the Land of Sweets. Who is this new antagonist, and how do Clara and the Nutcracker Prince defeat them? - The Nutcracker’s Transformation:
Imagine the Nutcracker Prince starts turning back into a wooden doll. What causes this transformation, and how can Clara and her friends reverse it? - Clara’s Magical Friend:
Clara makes a new magical friend who has the power to travel to different realms. Describe their adventures together in one of these realms. - The Mouse King’s Revenge:
The Mouse King’s brother seeks revenge on Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. What is his plan, and how do they stop him? - A Day in the Life of a Sugar Plum Fairy:
Write a story about what a typical day is like for the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Land of Sweets. What challenges does she face, and how does she maintain the kingdom? - Clara’s New Role:
The Sugar Plum Fairy invites Clara to stay in the Land of Sweets and become a fairy herself. What responsibilities does Clara have, and what magical powers does she gain?
