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Rainy Day Story Dice

Roll picture dice to invent silly stories when UK weather keeps everyone indoors — a calm literacy game for primary children.

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About this activity

Story dice turn a wet afternoon into a creative speaking game. Children roll prompts, link ideas together, and build short tales alone or in a group. Useful for school holidays, EYFS talk time, and quiet transitions before bedtime.

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Printable story dice prompts for creative speaking games on rainy days.

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Materials needed

  • Story dice or printable dice template
  • Paper
  • Pencils optional

Preparation time

5 minutes

How to play

  1. 1Roll or pick three story prompts.
  2. 2Invent a character and setting using the prompts.
  3. 3Tell a one-minute story aloud.
  4. 4Swap roles and add a plot twist.

Learning benefits

SpeakingCreativitySequencingVocabulary

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Tags

storytellingrainy dayliteracyprintableage-5indoorcreative

Seasons

autumnwinterall year

Occasions

rainy dayschool holidayquiet time

Key stages

EYFSKS1KS2

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.

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Ages 4–10Free2 pagesRainy day

Story Dice Template

Printable story dice prompts for creative speaking games on rainy days.

Age4-10
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