Story starters for ages 5-7

500 Words has teamed up with Pobble to help spark children's imaginations and get them excited about writing. Use these story starters to give children a helpful starting point to begin writing their own stories.

The three slideshows feature vivid and imaginative images, each paired with a story starter and word bank, tailored to the scene.

You can also download the Reading and Writing Activities Poster featuring a range of fun activities, so children can continue to be inspired at home or in school.

Robot Roommate

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 5, Young child with a robot in his bedroom. ,

A Door To Somewhere

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 5, An image of a young girl opening a mysterious door.,

The Story Tree

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 5, An image of a tree with a huge hole in it.,

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