Story Map Maker
Craft Your Story — from Idea to Impact
Bring clarity and fun to learning with story maps that help students visualize stories, understand characters, and connect events. Creately’s story map creator makes it easy to turn reading or writing activities into interactive, visual lessons that engage learners and spark creativity.
- Map characters, settings, and plot using drag-and-drop shapes and colors
- Co-create in real time, add comments, and share with classmates or teachers
- Save maps as PDFs or images, or embed them in presentations
Over 10 Million people and 1000s of teams already use Creately
Free Story Map Templates to Jumpstart Learning
Spark Imagination and Structure Ideas
Creately’s story map generator gives teachers and learners an infinite visual canvas with drag‑and‑drop shapes, sticky notes, freehand drawing, and configurable color themes to brainstorm plot elements, characters, and settings without limits. With ready‑made graphic organizer templates tailored for story maps, sequence charts, and reading comprehension, classrooms can jumpstart activities, capture insights visually, and let ideas flow freely before organizing them into structured narratives.
Build Clear Visual Story Structures
Once ideas are in motion, Creately’s story map builder helps you link story elements, group plot points, and sequence events using intuitive connectors, drag‑and‑drop alignment, and rich formatting. Teachers can embed images (via upload or built‑in Google image search), attach resource links, and add contextual notes right on the canvas, transforming fragmented thoughts into cohesive story maps that aid comprehension and deeper analysis.
Engage Students and Boost Participation
Creately’s real-time collaboration lets students and teachers work together seamlessly with live cursors and threaded comments. Built-in brainstorming tools — including sticky note walls, emojis, voting, and spotlight — make group ideation interactive, fun, and engaging, helping students share ideas and give feedback whether in class or remotely.
Share, Present, and Expand Learning
Finished story maps aren’t just static — Creately’s story map tool lets you export work as PDFs, PNGs, SVGs, or embed maps in Google Docs, Slides, and classroom sites for presentations or homework. Use presentation mode to guide discussions or review sessions, and save story maps as a central learning resource that students can revisit, iterate on, or build into longer assignments.
What Is a Story Map?
How to Make a Story Map Using Creately
Choose a story map template or start from scratch:
Open Creately’s story map software and select a story map template or a blank canvas. Templates give you pre-designed sections for characters, settings, and plot points, so you can get started quickly on story mapping online.Add story elements:
Drag and drop shapes, sticky notes, or text boxes to represent characters, settings, and key events in the story. Use colors and icons to differentiate elements for better visualization.Organize and connect:
Use connectors, arrows, and grouping tools to link events, show sequences, or highlight relationships between characters and plot points. This helps students see the story flow clearly.Collaborate with students:
Invite students or co-teachers to the workspace. Use live cursors, threaded comments, and brainstorming tools like sticky note walls, voting, and emojis to encourage group input and feedback.Share and present:
Export the completed story map online as a PDF, PNG, or SVG, or share it via a link. Teachers can use it for class discussions, assignments, or interactive presentations, and students can revisit it for study or revision.
Ready-to-Use Story Map Examples
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