Story Map a five part plan

A simple and supportive story mapping resource designed to help children develop and organise their own story ideas. The map is split into five clear sections: beginning, setting, problem, solution, and ending, making storytelling more accessible for pupils who struggle with communication, sequencing, or recording ideas independently.

Originally created for a verbal SEND class aged 8–11 with low communication skills, this resource encouraged pupils to express their imagination through drawing before developing language around their ideas. Children were able to create detailed pictures, which then became the focus for discussion, questioning, and storytelling.

This resource is ideal for:

SEND classrooms
Autism provision
Speech and language interventions
Early writers and reluctant writers
Pupils needing visual structure and support

The story map supports:

Drawing and visual storytelling
Sequencing events
Developing vocabulary and communication
Adult-supported discussion and questioning
Expanding simple ideas into full stories
Building confidence in storytelling and writing

Perfect for use as part of literacy lessons, intervention groups, or independent creative activities where communication and imagination are encouraged in a low-pressure and accessible way.