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Story Dice
Roll dice with pictures. Build a story together using vocabulary from the lesson.
⏱ 20-25 min⚡ Low energy👥 Groups of 3-5
📚 Vocabulary
• narrative vocabulary
• story connectors
• lesson vocabulary
• creative writing
🛠 Materials
• Story dice (Rory's Story Cubes or homemade)
• Paper and pens
📋 How to Play
- Each group has a set of 6-9 picture dice.
- One child rolls all the dice.
- The group must create a short story using ALL the pictures shown on the dice.
- The story must use vocabulary from the current lesson.
- Groups write their story — minimum 6 sentences.
- Each group reads their story to the class.
- Class votes on the most creative story.
💡 Teacher Tips
✓You can make simple dice using blank wooden cubes and stickers with pictures.
✓Teach story connectors first — "First... Then... Next... After that... Finally..."
✓Set a minimum sentence count to prevent one-line stories.
✓This activity develops creativity and is excellent for writing practice.
🔄 Variations
→Each child adds one sentence — collaborative chain story.
→Roll one die only — build a story where that image appears in every sentence.
→Use vocabulary flashcards instead of dice — pick 6 cards and build a story.
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