Even More Story StartersImages from around the web and a few lines to get

students thinking creatively.

Give each student one slide and 20 minutes to write a short story about what they see and what they imagine.

Story Starters are for educational purposes only.Attribution information is in the notes section for each slide.

Story Starters are created by Billy Cripe and BloomThink to serve the k-12 educational community. Moms & Dads can also give these short creative starters to kids to encourage writing & creative thinking.

Inspired by Chris Van Allsburg’s The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.

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“These aren’t at all like the peas my mother makes me eat.” thought Eric. He popped one into his mouth. That is when he noticed something odd.

“I have to get there before the storm arrives.” thought Sister Agatha. “I have to tell them what I have discovered. The storm is not what it seems.”

The experiment was a success. Molly and Sam slowly approached the creature and laid the saddle on its back.

This was the last one. Fred the bug had eaten each of the other 12 ingredients the old wise Cricket had described. When this was finished he would turn into a…

When her owner stepped out of the room she got into the tea cup. She heard a tea bath was good for the feathers. But she never expected the bath would…

Beneath the burbling water going down the drain there was another unmistakable sound. “Hello? Hello, can anyone hear me?” it said.

“Soon all the rocks will obey me” said Rose. There was a gleam in her eye but Ty couldn’t tell if it was merry or dangerous.

“This is where I come from” Johnny told the rest of them. “See, I told you it was real.” Now follow me to see why it got its name.

The old shoes had one more win left in them. Tonight was the night.

They said Mrs. McReady used them in her soup.

But Carlos didn’t believe that at all. Plus, it was his last ball.

“I’m serious! I think you’re shrinking Melody.” Said Ben. She didn’t feel any different, but Ben was looking bigger by the moment.

The spoon was stuck firmly to his lips. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t pry it off.

“Just I wished for” thought Ilsa. She took a bite.

He was the last one out of the plane. He had escaped with the secret tucked safely in his pocket. He thought about how it all began. One week ago…

All five of them arrived at noon just like they had promised 30 years before. They hoped it would show itself like it had back then.

“I’m afraid there are debts to be paid.” Said the stern man.

To her surprise, no one recognized her. The disguise worked!

“Now, down to business,” she thought.

“Right here. This is the spot where it happened last time” said Nicholas. “I think it is happening now” said Beth. They held tight to each other’s hands as they rose higher…

Larry knew he could make it there first. But he wouldn’t be on their plane. He was taking an earlier flight.

Steve peered into the tank again. He was sure this time that they were looking back at him and laughing.

“Just be ready” said the woman. “They will be back and they will be looking for their queen.” Ella tried.

Samantha knew she could go faster if she tried. She pushed harder. Her feet became a blur. That’s when it happened.

It was really happening. It started out as snow but then changed. She had to bring the others here to see.

Why did Jennifer always hide her face like that?

They had asked of course. But she never spoke.

Today the others were determined to find out.

She came to restore the polluted stream. “Just a few minutes more should do it.” thought the faerie.

She was a water adept. This pond needed to be refilled. She said the words and held out her hands. Clean, pure water burst forth.

James stood in the street, unsure of how he got there.

He stood there yelling in a language that no one understood. In fact it was not a human language at all.

They were finally free. No adults, no rules, no chores. There were truly alone here. It seemed fun at first.

Tal accidentally opened his mouth on his turn down the hill. This wasn’t sand at all. It tasted sweet. It was…

“I’m sure it will work this time.” said Markus.

“Ok” said William. “Let me try again.”

He bent down to get a closer look. It was sparkling and the water was warmer here. He reached out a finger to touch it…

He was saddened by what he had done. The gods still turned him to stone as punishment.

Images from around the web and a few lines to get students thinking creatively.

Give each student one slide and 20 minutes to write a short story about what they see and what they imagine.

Story Starters are for educational purposes only.Attribution information is in the notes section for each slide.

Story Starters are created by Billy Cripe and BloomThink to serve the k-12 educational community. Moms & Dads can also give these short creative starters to kids to encourage writing & creative thinking.

Inspired by Chris Van Allsburg’s The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.

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Even More Story Starters