Roll our Storytelling Cubes to generate fun narrative writing prompts to use in your classroom.
Storytelling Cubes Generate Fun Narrative Writing Prompts!
Young writers can find it challenging to generate story ideas, but storytelling cubes provide exciting, randomized prompts to spark their thinking. Whether used for independent writing, small-group activities, or whole-class storytelling challenges, these cubes help students build confidence in their ability to generate unique story ideas.
Story Telling Cubes – Roll & Write a Story
Make story telling exciting with this set of printable story telling cubes! Designed to inspire fun creative writing prompts, this resource includes 12 different cubes for students to roll:
- 4 Main Character Story Telling Cubes – Determines the main character of the story
- 3 Villain Story Telling Cubes – Introduces an antagonist or obstacle
- 3 Roll-a-Setting Story Cubes – Establishes where the story takes place
- 3 Complication/Problem Cubes – Creates a challenge for the character to overcome
To make your storytelling cubes, simply print, cut, and fold the cubes into shape, then roll each one to generate unique story elements. Once students have a character, villain, setting, and problem, they can begin crafting an imaginative story. This activity works great as a writing center activity, morning warm-up, or collaborative storytelling activity!
Download Your Story Dice Today!
Get your own set of story dice in just a few clicks! This resource is available in PDF format for quick printing or in Google Slides if you’d like to make edits before using it with your students. Simply download, print, and fold the cubes, and your students will be ready to roll and write!
We have included both colour and black-and-white versions of this resource.
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