Thanks to a colleague for introducing me to Dave Birss’ StoryDice. Check it out at
**[https://davebirss.com/storydice/](https://davebirss.com/storydice/)**

> Now the classic story ideas generator is available for free in your browser. In this version there’s over 50 options for each dice – with more options being added as I get around to drawing them.
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> As well as being a fun diversion for parents and kids, this is also a handy tool for writers looking for inspiration to create their own story ideas. As a creative exercise, it’s a brilliant way of giving your imagination a workout. And because your imagination is where your ideas come from, that’s a great mental muscle to flex. The more practice you put into turning the prompts into stories, the better you will get at storytelling and articulating your own ideas.
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> The tool below is fully functional but if you want a stand-alone version, just click on the button at the bottom of the page. (It may look a bit crushed on a smartphone screen. If that’s the case, scroll down and click that button when you’re ready.)
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> Are you sitting comfortably? Let’s begin…

## Read the TCEA blog entry by Diana Benner, **[Spark Creativity in the Classroom with StoryDice](https://blog.tcea.org/story-dice/)**