We’re so excited to finally share this with you — our brand new Roll a Story book is officially available on Amazon!
If your kids love to make up silly stories, go on imaginary adventures, or just need a little creative nudge when it comes to writing, this book is made for them.
We have a few sets of free printable roll a story pages here on the blog, and we’ve seen what a great idea this game is for kids creative writing. It really is a great way to encourage them to put pen to paper and get creative with all kinds of story elements, and harness their creativity. So we decided to make a whole book full of roll a story pages, so kids can enjoy this activity on the go.
This story game is a fun activity to banish boredom, and a great activity to sharpen up writing skills too. Having it in book form makes generating ideas even easier and is a perfect game for kids to play even alone with just one player.
What Is Roll a Story?
Roll a Story is a creative writing activity that’s simple to use and a whole lot of fun for kids of all ages — especially elementary kids in 2nd grade and up.
It works by following three steps: roll a die once to choose your main character(first roll), again to set your story setting (second roll), and a third roll to uncover the problem or conflict that drives the plot.
These story dice act as exciting story starters to kick off engaging narrative writing. It’s the perfect tool for your writing centers, literacy center, or even whole family story time.
With over 30 creative themes, this writing activity makes for a fun way to build students’ creativity, expand vocabulary, and develop writing skill in a low-pressure, playful format. Whether used for educational purposes in a classroom or as a story resource at home, it’s a perfect way to inspire kids to write and enjoy it.
The book includes writing pages so kids can plan and draft their stories all in one place, from brainstorm to final copy. It’s ideal for small writing groups, language arts lessons, or independent writing time. Teachers can also use this book in a classroom.
What’s Inside the Book?
This is way more than just a workbook — it’s a complete storytelling toolkit. Inside you’ll find:
- 30+ themed story grids (think dinosaurs, spooky stories, magical schools, fairy gardens and tons more!)
- Word banks packed with action words and vivid adjectives
- Blank story pages for writing
- Comic strip pages for kids who prefer to draw
- Custom roll-a-story grids kids can make themselves
- A gentle, playful tone to build confidence and make writing feel like play
Whether your child wants to write a whole adventure or just scribble a silly comic, Roll a Story makes it easy, accessible, and fun.
Perfect for…
- Rainy day boredom busters
- Classroom writing warm-ups
- Homeschool literacy time
- Encouraging reluctant writers
- Screen-free creativity
We made this with love, knowing how powerful storytelling can be in building imagination, language skills, and emotional expression. And honestly it’s just so much fun.
Download Free Printable Roll a Story Sample Pages
Want to try Roll a Story before you grab the full book? We’ve got you covered! Download a selection of free printable sample pages to get a taste of the fun.
It’s a great way to explore how the activity works and see how much your kids will love it. Perfect for classroom trials, homeschool test runs, or just a creative afternoon at home!
Grab Your Copy Now
You can find Roll a Story on Amazon worldwide right now!
Please consider leaving a review if you grab a copy – it helps more families discover the book and join in the fun, and we really appreciate it.
If you enjoyed this post, please share it with friends, teachers, or anyone who loves a good story activity – it really helps us reach more creative kids!
And if your child writes a story they’re proud of using Roll a Story, we’d absolutely love to see it.
Feel free to share it with us, and we might even feature it on our social media to celebrate their creativity!
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.