Instant storytelling prompts
Roll up to nine picture dice showing everyday things, places, animals, feelings and actions – about 150 different pictures. Then tell a story, out loud or on paper, that includes every picture. A story starter like “Once upon a time…” gets you going, and an optional timer adds a challenge.
Use ordered mode to tell the story in the order of the numbered dice, or title mode to invent a title first. It is a favourite for creative writing lessons, language practice, speech therapy and long car journeys – and it works for all ages.
How to use
- Choose how many dice to roll (3–9).
- Tap Roll.
- Tell a story that uses every picture. Start with the story starter if you’re stuck.
- Optional: start the timer, or use ordered or title mode.
Ideas for using it
- Classroom. each pupil adds one sentence using one die.
- Language learning. describe each picture in the new language.
- Family game. take turns – the funniest story wins.
- Writing warm-up. nine dice, ten minutes, one short story.