Mystery and Suspense Story Cubes

Give your child a fun and engaging way to spark ideas with these Mystery and Suspense Story Cubes, designed especially for grades 4–6. This 5‑page printable is perfect for creative writing at home, homework support, or enrichment for young writers who love a challenge.

You’ll receive 5 printable cubes, each with 6 mystery‑themed prompt words (30 total). Kids simply print, cut, and assemble the cubes—using cardstock or regular paper—and they can decorate them for extra creativity.

These cubes help children overcome writer’s block by giving them clear, exciting prompts to include in their stories. They can roll the cubes again and again, swap with siblings or classmates, and enjoy endless storytelling fun.

This resource builds confidence in writing, boosts imagination, and supports skills like descriptive writing, narrative structure, and problem‑solving. A simple, reusable tool that makes writing feel like play.

*This is a digital resource. Nothing physical will be sent to you.