Looking for a fun way to practice creative writing? This free roll a story printable is the perfect way to spark your child’s creativity and create unique story starters while having lots of fun in the process!
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Are you a language arts teacher, a homeschooling parent or the parent of a child who loves reading and writing? If so, this story dice game is the perfect resource for you.
Simply roll the die 4 times to come up with a unique prompt, and let your imagination flow as you weave all the elements together into a story. This activity is the perfect way to spark your students’ creativity or provide inspiration to reluctant writers!
Why You’ll Love This Printable
- Multiple ways to play: This story writing game can be played alone, individually, in small groups or as a team. It is perfect for the classroom, as a group activity, as a party game, or simply as a way to bond and create silly stories with your child.
- Varied prompts: This resource can be used to create a wide variety of prompts, and each of those prompts can be turned into a variety of different stories. Roll the die over and over to create as many prompts as you wish!
- Great for school lessons: Not only is this activity fun, but it’s also educational. Whether you are a teacher or a homeschooling parent, this printable would make a great addition to your lesson plan.
- Easy to download: No need to enter your email address or track down a resource library link—this download is 100% free, and available right in the article.
Have a child who loves books? Check out these Printable Reading Trackers, these Hand-Drawn Coloring Bookmarks or these Color-by-Number Bookmarks!
Download Your Roll a Story Game
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Printing Instructions
Once you have downloaded the file, simply print it on US Letter-sized (8.5 x 11 inches) paper.
To print the document on A4 paper, make sure you adjust the “Scale to Fit” setting on your printer to ensure that none of the printable area is being cut off.
How to Use This Printable (for Individuals vs Groups)
This activity can be done by one person or many, and the way to do it will differ depending on how many people are participating:
- One person: Roll the die 4 times to create your writing prompt, then write down your story. This would make a good creative writing assignment for teachers to assign to their students.
- Several people: Use the same prompt for everyone, or have each player roll the die to create their own unique prompt. Allow some time for everyone to write down the details of their stories, then take turns sharing them out loud.
- Several groups: Instead of having everyone write their own story, divide the players into small groups and have each group work together to create a story. Once again, you can either use the same prompt for everyone or let each team create its own prompt.
- One group: Have everyone work together to create a single story based on the prompt you roll. You can even use this as a group activity during your next classroom party!
Younger children, particularly those who haven’t learned how to write, can pair up with an adult in order to complete the game more easily.
How to Create Your Story
To play this writing prompt game, grab the printed sheet and a die. Then, have your child roll the die 4 times to create the unique writing prompt on which they’ll be basing their story.
- First roll: This roll determines one of the characters in the story. To allow for more creative freedom, the game sheet doesn’t specify whether this character should be the protagonist.
- Second roll: This roll determines another character in the story. Once again, you are free to use this character as a main character, or to give them a completely different role of your choosing.
- Third roll: This roll determines the location where the story takes place.
- Fourth roll: This roll determines a plot element to use in your story. Use it in any way you see fit, including in the exposition or at any point during the rising or falling action.
As you roll, write down these elements and use them to create a unique story that incorporates all four!
P.S. Can’t get enough of dice games? Check out these Dice Games for Kids!
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