How to Practice Creative Writing with Story Cubes

Have you been trying to get your kids excited about writing? When it comes to creative writing, story cubes are a great way to get your child excited about the writing process. We’re going to talk about story cubes and how they can help make writing a little more grand, specifically creative writing. Let’s talk about practicing creative writing with story cubes. 

What Are Story Cubes?

Out of curiosity, how many of you are familiar with story cubes? There is no judgment from me if you aren’t familiar with how this works. Story cubes are traditionally something that looks like dice. However, instead of numbers, there are pictures. You throw the cubes and from there, a story is born. How does this help with creative writing?

Story Cubes & Creative Writing

For some people, writer’s block is a real thing and it can be so hard to create a story out of nothing. When it comes to creative writing, sometimes you have to be creative. Story cubes allow you to take the stress off of your own imagination. I like to joke that it gives your imagination a jump start. For kids that have a hard time knowing where to start with their writing, this can be a huge win! Story cubes allow kids to create their own stories with the help of rolling the “dice.” 

Focusing On One Subject 

Creative writing can be hard to start because your mind is going all over the place. I like using the story cubes because it helps get your writing off to a good start. Sometimes you have too many good ideas and you don’t know where to focus. The story cube could land on a butterfly. From there, start writing a story about a butterfly. 

Another way to use story cubes is to allow your child to roll the dice at least 5 times. Using those five pictures, your child can create their very own story. It’s amazing how a story can unfold a little easier when you have all the pieces to the puzzle. 

How to Practice Creative Writing With Story Cubes

I am going to show you how to practice creative writing with story cubes. This is an awesome approach to writing if you have kids who just don’t love creative writing. It’s great for kids who aren’t sure about how to get started with their writing. It works as an aid to help your child practice creative writing! 

Step 1 – Decide that you are going to spend time doing creative writing. Once you’re sold on the idea of writing, it’s time to get started!

Step 2 – Check out my Story Cubes Printable Pack! 

Step 3 – Simply have your kids roll the printable dice up to five different images. 

Step 4 – The next step is to simply have your kids write a story using the images they rolled. 

Step 5 – Enjoy writing again! 

Reasons to do Creative Writing 

Story cubes are a great reason to break into creative writing. Creative writing is a great way to branch into writing. I wanted to share some reasons to do creative writing with your kids!

Emotional Outlet

Creative writing is different than regular writing. With creative writing, you have an emotional outlet. You can write about things that are personal to you. 

Therapeutic

I think it’s safe to say that creative writing has a way of being therapeutic. Writing has the power to release your innermost thoughts. Spending some time writing can do so much for you! It has healing power. 

Self Expression 

I would say another reason to do creative writing is that it is a form of self-expression. If you need an outlet or your child needs an outlet, then this is the way to go!

Download Your Story Cubes Printable Pack

The next time you’re trying to figure out which path to take with writing, give creative writing a try. I think you’ll love the opportunity to explore creative writing with story cubes. Don’t forget to check out my Story Cubes Printable Pack. What’s your favorite part of practicing creative writing with Story Cubes?

Kids can create their own stories with these Story Cube starters. Simply have them roll the printable dice to get up to 5 different images. Then they write a story using them!

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