You don’t want to miss these creative Story Stones Ideas for kids! They’re perfect for storytelling and sequencing story events.
Add these activities for kids to your homeschool lessons! On the list below, you’ll find tutorials for how to make story stones and how to use them in your lessons.
Several of the ideas require no painting, and there are even some links to premade stones!

Story Stones Ideas
How to Make and Use Alphabet Story Stones for Kids
These DIY Alphabet Story Stones are easy to make and a fabulous resources to have on hand when teaching the alphabet to young kids.
Painted Camping Story Stones
Adorable 14 piece camping story stone set. Includes; camper, truck, tent, trees, rain clouds, bike, bee, fire, marshmallow roasting stick, flash light, coffee mug, fishing pole, moon, hot dog.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Stones
This set of Very Hungry Caterpillar story stones is a breeze to create with the step-by-step tutorial provided.
Little Mermaid Story Stones
The “Little Mermaid” story stones feature mermaids, of course, and a variety of ocean animals.
Alphabet Story Stones
The alphabet story stones have upper case letters on one side and lower case letters on the other. This set is perfect for tucking in your purse or pocket to pull out wherever you have an opportunity for a quick fun activity with your child.
Old MacDonald Story Stones
Let your child re-tell the famous nursery rhyme "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" in his or her own words! Encourage imaginative play and learn the letters E -I and O in a fun, creative way!
Weather Story Stones
These weather story stones are a DIY toy designed for storytelling prompts and for narrative play. They’re perfect for building your child’s vocabulary.
Frozen Story Stones
Fans of Ana and Elsa will love creating these simple Frozen Story Stones which they can then use to reenact their favorite movie scene.
Farm Animal Story Stones
Introduce young children to various farm animals with a set of farm animal story stones. No painting required!
3 Little Pigs Story Stones
These 3 Little Pigs story stones are perfect for retelling and sequencing this classic childhood story.

DIY Story Stones
DIY Christmas Story Stones
These DIY Christmas Story Stones are easy to make and a fabulous resources to have on hand when storytelling with young kids.
Food-Themed Hand-Painted Rocks
These colorful food-themed hand-painted rocks are sure to bring lots of quality play time to your kids.
Rock Painting Family
I love the creativity of this set of rock painting family story stones. Kids will love mixing and matching the pieces to create wild tales to share with those they love.
Camping Themed Story Stones
Camping themed story stones encourage kids to create and write stories about camping adventures.
DIY Easter Story Stones for Kids to Make
A set of adorable Easter Story stones will help you and your kids focus on the real meaning of Easter.
Halloween Rock Painting Idea For Kids
Kids will love acting out their favorite Halloween stories with these Halloween story stone ideas.
Monster Emotions Story Stones
Not only are these Monster Emotions story stones great fun, they can be used for interpreting, learning to name and to understand different feelings.
Garden Literacy With Story Stones
Spark your little one’s curiosity and imagination with a set of garden story stones.
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