Fall Fun Roll-A-Story Printable for Kids
If your kids love stories as much as mine do, they’ll adore this playful fall activity that mixes imagination with a little bit of chance.
Fall is one of my favorite times of year for cozy, creative fun — and this Fall Fun Roll-a-Story Printable is the perfect way to spark your child’s imagination while celebrating the season!
If your kids love telling stories or drawing, this printable will keep them entertained on rainy days, during homeschool writing time, or as a fun weekend family activity.
Why Storytelling Matters for Literacy
Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways children learn to think, communicate, and create. When kids make up stories — even silly ones — they’re building early literacy skills that go far beyond writing.
- Storytelling strengthens comprehension. Kids learn how stories work — beginnings, middles, and ends — and start recognizing these patterns when they read.
- It expands vocabulary and expressive language. As they describe their characters and settings, they naturally experiment with new words and sentence structures.
- It boosts confidence. Sharing a story aloud helps kids find their voice and realize their ideas matter.
- It encourages critical thinking. They’re problem-solving as they decide what happens next and why.
The best part? Storytelling doesn’t feel like learning — it feels like play! And that’s exactly what makes this printable such a wonderful tool for building literacy through imagination.
What Is a Roll-A-Story Game?
The idea is simple — and so much fun!
Kids roll a die five times, once for each part of their story:
- Character – Who is in the story? (Maybe a curious fox or a busy beaver!)
- Setting – Where does it take place? (In a colorful forest or at an apple orchard!)
- Time – When is it happening? (A crisp autumn morning or a starry fall night!)
- Prop – What special item appears in the story? (A golden acorn or a jar of fireflies!)
- Plot – What’s the problem or adventure? (They must find their way home or discover a hidden path!)
Once they’ve rolled and written down their results, it’s time to get creative — they’ll write (or tell!) their story using all five elements.
How to Use This Printable
- Print one copy for each child.
- Grab a die and a pencil – these fun gel pens are east for kids to hold.
- Have your child roll the die five times and write down what they get.
- Encourage them to be as silly or imaginative as they want!
- When they finish their story, they can draw a picture to go along with it using these using these washable markers or colored pencils.
You can even turn it into a family writing challenge — everyone rolls, writes, and shares their stories around the table with a cute personalized mug for your child, a cocoa mix with marshmallows, and apple slices.
Different Ways to Use the Roll-A-Story Printable
There are so many fun ways to use this printable beyond just writing! Here are a few ideas to help you get the most out of it:
1. Storytelling Circle
Have each child roll once and take turns adding to a shared story. The results are always hilarious and imaginative!
2. Drawing Challenge
Instead of writing, let kids illustrate their story. Each roll inspires a new part of their picture — character, setting, prop, and more. Instead of writing, let kids illustrate their story using these things:
- Melissa & Doug Drawing Paper, Sketch Pad
- Mixed Media Paper Notebook (durable paper that holds up to markers, crayons, and watercolor)
- 48 Colors Watercolor Cake Set with 3 Brushes
3. Oral Storytime for Younger Kids
If your child isn’t writing yet, roll the dice together and tell the story out loud. You can write it down for them or record it as a keepsake. These fall theme notebooks are cute!
4. Creative Writing Journal
Add the printable to a 3-ring binder with sheet protectors (ideal for organizing homeschool writing projects or printables) and challenge your child to write one new story each week using new rolls.
5. Classroom or Co-op Activity
This is a fantastic group writing prompt for teachers or homeschool co-ops. Kids can work in pairs or small groups to build their stories.
6. Family Game Night
Turn storytelling into a fun game! Everyone rolls their story parts, then reads their tales out loud — vote on the funniest, most creative, or most dramatic!
7. Seasonal Keepsake
Have your kids decorate their stories with fall stickers or drawings and save them in a scrapbook to look back on next year.
8. Story Starter for Older Kids
For older children or advanced writers, use the Roll-A-Story as a story prompt for a longer writing project. Have them roll to generate the basic idea, then expand it into a longer, multi-page story depending on their ability and age. You can even give them a writer’s notebook to plan characters, settings, and plot twists.
Learning Benefits
This activity is not only fun, but it also helps children:
- Practice creative writing skills.
- Strengthen their storytelling and sequencing abilities.
- Boost vocabulary and imagination.
- Build confidence in self-expression.
And because every roll creates a different combination, kids can play again and again — no two stories will ever be the same! And it’s perfect for:
- Homeschool language arts
- Classroom writing centers
- Family game night
- Fall-themed parties or playdates
- Cozy afternoons at home
Download the Free Printable
You can download your free Fall Fun Roll-A-Story Printable below and start creating autumn adventures today!
👉 Download the Fall Fun Roll-A-Story Printable
I hope you enjoy this free printable Fall Fun Roll-a-Story printable for kids!
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