Scribble Stories - Creative story writing and character creation | Literacy | Writing | Year 3
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Scribble Stories: Creative Writing Prompts & Drawing Activity | No-Prep Literacy Fun
Make writing time exciting with Scribble Stories! This fun, hands-on activity combines drawing, imagination, and storytelling to help students develop their creative writing skills while having fun. Perfect for relief teachers, literacy centres, early finishers, or whole-class writing lessons, these packs are completely no-prep: just print and go!
Each Scribble Story pack includes 8 pages:
- ✏️ 2 Instruction Pages – simple, student-friendly steps to guide independent work.
- 🎨 Scribble Starter Page – a mindful drawing activity to spark imagination.
- 🖼 Blank Canvas – space for extra creativity and detailed illustrations.
- 👤 Example Character – to inspire students and model possibilities.
- ✍️ Lined Page with 3 “Magic Words” – fun prompts to guide story writing.
- 📝 Lined Page for Custom Words – teacher or student choice for differentiation.
- 📚 Example Story – helps students understand how to connect their ideas.
Why Teachers Love Scribble Stories:
- ✅ No prep required – just print and use.
- ✅ Supports creative thinking, literacy, and storytelling skills.
- ✅ Flexible use: whole class, small groups, early finishers, or homework.
- ✅ Builds student confidence in writing while making it fun!
Perfect for:
- Literacy centres
- Writing workshops
- Early finishers
- Substitute/relief teacher activities
- Homework or extension work
- Fun, engaging end-of-term lessons
With seasonal themes and endless variations, Scribble Stories are a must-have resource to keep in your teacher toolkit.
Details
- File types1 PDF
- Page count8
- Curriculum alignment
FAQs
Do I need to prepare anything before using this resource?
No! Scribble Stories are completely no-prep. Simply print and go, or use the PDF digitally with a smartboard or device. They are ideal for relief teachers and busy classrooms.
How long does this activity take?
Each Scribble Story session can run for 20 minutes to a full lesson, depending on how deeply you explore the drawing and storytelling stages. Many teachers also extend the activity across several lessons by: Building a class story collection, Adding new characters each week
How do Scribble Stories link to the curriculum?
Creating Texts – planning, drafting, and publishing imaginative writing. Language Features – using descriptive language, verbs, and adjectives. Speaking and Listening – sharing and presenting stories. Critical and Creative Thinking – problem-solving and imaginative exploration.
Can this be used with older or reluctant writers?
Yes! Scribble Stories are fantastic for reluctant writers because the scribble drawing provides a starting point and removes the fear of a blank page. Older students can be challenged with more complex “magic words” or by writing longer, multi-chapter stories.
Are these resources suitable for substitute teachers or emergency lessons?
Absolutely! Scribble Stories are a go-to resource for substitute plans. They are engaging, structured, and completely independent, making them perfect for last-minute lessons.
Can I use this resource digitally?
Yes. You can project the pages on a smartboard or share via a digital platform (like Google Classroom) so students can complete the activity on devices or in their writing books.
Is this a one-time activity or can it be reused?
Scribble Stories are highly reusable. Simply print new pages and change the “magic words” to create endless combinations. Many teachers use them as a weekly writing warm-up or to build a class story anthology over the term.
Scribble Stories - Creative story writing and character creation | Literacy | Writing | Year 3
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