Kids Who Hate Writing Love This.
It feels like a game, not homework. Great for Grades 2 to 8+.
What Is A Story Challenge?
Move. Write. Build The Story.
A Story Challenge turns creative writing into something you can move through.
Why It Matters
Strong Body. Strong Story.
The kid who can tell a story can share an idea, stand up for a friend and one day land the job. The kid who moves has the energy to do it.
Ontario Grade 3 kids don't meet the writing standard.
Source: EQAO, 2025 to 2026of Canadian kids don't get their 60 active minutes a day.
Source: ParticipACTION 2026 Progress ReportStory Challenge works on both at once. Teachers see better writing in a couple of months. Grown-ups can play too.
How To Play
- Pick a 4+ letter Exercise Word.
- Do the exercises for each letter.
- Use your Exercise Word in a sentence.
- Repeat to create your story.
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Month-Long Story Challenge
One word a day. One new sentence a day. By the end of the month, you have a whole story.
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30-Minute Story Challenge
Set a timer for 30 minutes. Pick a word, do the exercises, write a sentence. Keep going until time runs out.
Get It FreeStories From Kids.
"The kids get excited, they pay attention more, and we've had fewer disruptions since we started."Mrs. Jonakovski, Grades 4 and 5
Story Challenge FAQs
Does it count as DPA?
Yes. The 30-minute challenge covers your 20 minutes of daily physical activity.
What if a kid can't do a move?
Change it. Any move can be adapted to fit a child's needs.
Can the whole class write one story?
Yes. Take turns. One kid picks the word, everyone moves, the class writes the next line together.
How do I grade it?
Grade the story, not the exercises. Check for a clear beginning, middle and end.
Can I use it with more than one class?
Yes. Buy it once. Use it with every class you teach.
My kid isn't sporty. Will they like it?
Yes. It's not hard, and everyone goes at their own pace. The only person you're racing is you.
Will it get loud?
A little. Set one rule: move in your own space, then sit to write.
How long is the month-long one each day?
A few minutes. One word, the moves, one sentence.
Does it fit the Ontario curriculum?
It works on writing skills from the Ontario Language curriculum: planning, drafting and using words in context.
Want More Story Challenges?
A New Story Every Month.
Explore more GANP Story Challenges with different themes, exercises and story ideas to keep kids moving and creating throughout the year.