Inspire young writers with these 40 illustrated KS1 creative writing story starters, designed to spark imagination, develop vocabulary and build confidence in storytelling.

Perfect for Years 1–2 (ages 5–7), this ready-to-use English resource helps children generate ideas, discuss characters and settings, and develop their own stories through engaging picture prompts.

What’s Included?

• 40 creative writing activities with black-and-white illustrations
• 40 imaginative story starters to inspire original stories
• 3 discussion questions per activity to encourage ideas and speaking skills
• Word banks to support vocabulary and sentence writing
• Writing challenges to develop description, sentences and storytelling
• Teacher guidance with support and extension suggestions
• 43-slide editable PowerPoint (4:3) for classroom display
• 43-page printable A4 landscape PDF

Perfect For

KS1 English lessons, creative writing, guided writing, oral storytelling, morning starters, independent activities and early finishers.

Each activity can be displayed or printed. Pupils continue their stories in a separate exercise book or on paper.

Files: PowerPoint (.pptx) and printable PDF (.pdf).

KS1 | Years 1–2 | Ages 5–7