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About this activity
Fridge Magnet Story Cubes reuse letter and picture magnets as story prompts. Children spin, slide, or randomly pick three magnets, then invent a beginning, middle, and ending aloud. Ideal for after-school wind-downs, SEN calm corners, and UK school holidays when you need zero-prep creativity with kitchen materials you already own.
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Printables to go with this activity
These printable sheets pair with this activity — print, then follow the steps above.
View printablesMaterials needed
- Fridge magnets (letters, animals, or shapes)
- Optional paper for writing the story
- Timer optional
Preparation time
2 minutes
How to play
- 1Clear a fridge door strip or lay magnets on a tray so three can be chosen easily.
- 2Ask your child to pick three magnets without looking, or close eyes and slide a finger to choose.
- 3Say: the first magnet starts the story, the second is the problem, the third is the ending.
- 4Take turns adding one sentence each until the tale has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
- 5Optional: draw the three magnets on paper and stick the finished story on the fridge.
Learning benefits
Oral storytellingVocabularySequencingImagination
Best for
Tags
rainy-dayindoorfreetoddlersage-5KS1calmSENafter-schoolschool holidays
Seasons
all year
Occasions
rainy dayafter schoolschool holidayquiet time
Key stages
EYFSKS1
Weather
RainyColdAny Weather
SEN-friendly note
This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.
Safety note
Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.
