Looking for a great way to encourage creative writing while celebrating Earth Day? Our Earth Day Roll a Story printable is the perfect tool to get kids excited about story writing while learning about environmental topics and using their imagination.
With a roll of the dice, kids will generate story elements like main character, setting, and problem, then use these to craft their own unique fun stories.
Whether used for educational purposes, in writing centers, or just for fun at home, this free resource is a fun way to boost storytelling skills.
How to Use the Earth Day Roll a Story Printable
This story game is simple to use and works well for elementary kids, a writing group, or even the whole family.
The first roll determines the main character, the second roll selects the setting, and the third roll decides the problem they must solve.
These story starters make it easy for kids to begin writing without worrying about coming up with ideas from scratch.
For example, if you roll a 3, 5, and 6, your story might be about a talking tree in the deep ocean who must teach others how to protect the planet. How did the tree end up in the ocean? What lessons does it have to share? The possibilities are endless!
Even reluctant writers will enjoy using these story resources to create exciting, silly stories with fun Earth Day themes.
What’s Included in the Earth Day Roll a Story Printable?
Lets take a look at the different pages included in this free printable earth day roll a story activity for kids…
Full-Color Roll a Story Chart
The first page is a vibrant full-color version of the activity, featuring adorable Earth-themed illustrations. This perfect resource is great for writing lessons and can be laminated for classroom use. It includes six options each for characters, settings, and problems, providing endless storytelling combinations.
Black and White Roll a Story Chart
Next, we have a black and white version of the same chart. This is great for printing multiple copies, allowing kids to color it in while using it for their story prompts.
The simple, ink-friendly format makes it ideal for classrooms and homeschool writing centers.
Story Planning Page
Before jumping into writing, kids can use the included story planning sheet to organize their ideas. This helps structure their thoughts and plan out the story elements before moving on to the final copy.
Lined Writing Pages
The printable also includes 4 writing pages with pre printed lines to accommodate various age groups. Whether students are in 1st, 2nd grade or older, they can use these pages to bring their story to life. Some pages include space for illustrations, while others focus entirely on text, making them adaptable for different levels of narrative writing.
Example Story Using the Roll a Story Printable
Let’s walk through an example story using the story – roll method!
- First roll: 2 – A curious scientist
- Second roll: 4 – At a community garden
- Third roll: 1 – Finds a strange object in the water
Our main character, the scientist, is working in a community garden when they stumble upon an unusual object in the nearby stream. As they investigate, they realize it’s a piece of microplastic pollution affecting the local plants and animals.
Using their knowledge and teamwork, they come up with a solution to clean the water and educate others on preventing plastic waste!
This simple story activity helps students develop their writing skill in a structured yet engaging way. By generating ideas with the character dice, kids can explore different storytelling paths and expand their creativity.
Download the Earth Day Roll a Story PDF
Ready to start storytelling? Click below to download the free Earth Day Roll a Story printable and let the creativity flow!
Terms of use: This Earth Day Roll a story printable pdf file is free for personal use or classroom use, for non commercial use only. Do not redistribute this PDF file
More Roll a Story Printables
We love Roll a Story activities, and we have even more fun themes available! Whether it’s seasonal, holiday-based, or just for general storytelling fun, check out our collection of writing prompts and story resources to keep kids engaged in story writing.
- Fun Roll a Story Printable (Camping Theme)
- New Year Roll a Story Printable
- Simple Roll a Pumpkin Game Printable
More Earth Day Activities for Kids
Looking for more Earth Day-themed activities? We have plenty of fun activities that promote environmental awareness and creativity. Whether it’s crafts, science experiments, or other storytelling ideas, these are a perfect way to celebrate while learning.
- Free Printable Earth Day Cursive Handwriting Worksheets
- 5 Free Printable Earth Day Writing Prompt Worksheets
- 8 Free Printable Earth Day Perler Bead Templates
- Earth Day Color by Number (color by letter)
- Celebrating Earth Day Sensory Play Ideas for Kids
If you enjoyed this writing activity, please share this post with other parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. We love seeing how kids use our story dice and writing pages to create their own adventures. Happy storytelling, and happy Earth Day!
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
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