Tell that story!

An easy educational storytelling activity .

ADDED July 16, 2008

Today’s craft is part two of a three part summer fun activity.

Yesterday I hope you all made your puppets if you did not please click here for the activity.

Now that the puppets are made it is story time! Using a few of the puppets you have created as inspiration work with your child to create a short story that they can act out with the puppets. If your child is older they can even write it down so important plot points are not forgotten. Don’t be to strict with the story part just have fun and encourage their creativity. Make it a conversation, I like to give them the tools and let them create. If they are stuck or only mildly interested, you can lead gently by asking questions, “Who is in your story, where are they and what are they doing?” That is really all I have to do just give a little boost and they are off and running.

Most stories at my house usually involve a lot of falling down, at least one talking animal and many of the stories take place at school. I have also found that the stories tend to develop and change during the performance, kind of like jazz.

Have fun and look for part three tomorrow!