Emoji Stories is a fun and imaginative writing activity that uses visual prompts to inspire children to plan and write their own stories. Each player is given a sequence of emojis and challenged to interpret them and weave them together into a coherent and creative narrative.
Perfect for use in the classroom, small groups, interventions or at home, this resource encourages discussion, creativity and confidence in writing.
Printable emoji story slips
Story planning grids to support idea generation and organisation
✏️ Encourages creative and independent writing
💬 Promotes discussion and collaboration
🧠 Supports planning, sequencing and story structure
🎨 Visual prompts help spark ideas for all learners
📚 Suitable for a wide range of abilities and age groups
Emoji Stories is an engaging, low-prep resource that helps turn ideas into stories — all with the help of a few well-chosen emojis!