How to create a retell literacy center in kindergarten. Plus a list of 20 famous stories and retell props (with printables) to complete this center.
20 fantastic storytelling activities for kids. These activities allow your child to explore their storytelling creativity.
Storytelling is a wonderful way to build creativity and imagination in your students. How can storytelling activities be beneficial in the classroom? There are so many ways! inspires purposeful talkingraises enthusiasm for reading textsinitiates writingenhances communityimproves writingengages students Want to see how each of these activities work? Watch the Storytelling Activities video on my YouTube
Our preschool class has taken quite a liking to the “5 Little Ducks” finger play. They have consistently asked to sing this song throughout the whole school year. Recently, in one of our centers, we gave the children a chance to retell the story in a little more of a hands-on way.
The very hungry caterpillar storytelling basket for hours of playful storytelling fun! This is a wonderful resource to go with a classic kids' picture book.
Story stones are a favorite in our home! I've perfected a simple way to make them, so we have a TON of them laying around the house. We use them in many
Have you heard about story stones? They’re becoming so popular and I get questions all the time about how to use them AND how to make them. So today I’m sharing how easy it is for you to make your own at home as well as some tips on how to use them. I absolutely […]
Here is a collection of 12 fun and playful ways to bring stories to life with creative storytelling activities! From play dough and story sensory bins to small world play and dramatic retelling, there are lots of ideas here to choose from and keep little ones busy in playful learning. Keeping early literacy fun and...Read More »
Need painted rock ideas your kids will love? Here are more than 20 rock painting ideas that will wow your kids.
Storytelling is one of the best ways to communicate to someone. Here are 30 storytelling tips for teachers to better reach their students.
Story Spinners for Oral and Written stories in first grade and kindergarten.
Retelling stories is an important skill for kindergarten children. Story Maker Mats are graphic organizers that support them with this skill.
Telling and sharing stories is a tradition so ancient and universal that some say that it’s what makes us human.
Some great ideas for child caregivers & teachers about literacy and activities about story telling. Our list can entertain and teach your young ones for
Storytelling is a wonderful way to build creativity and imagination in your students. How can storytelling activities be beneficial in the classroom? There are so many ways! inspires purposeful talkingraises enthusiasm for reading textsinitiates writingenhances communityimproves writingengages students Want to see how each of these activities work? Watch the Storytelling Activities video on my YouTube
The story of three fishes hits the right notes with all young children, with its simple storyline about the importance of time and wisdom in life.
This is a great way to help children with retelling a story. It builds comprehension, sequencing and it is fun! It is simple – on a long piece of bulletin board paper – draw a winding path. At the beginning of the path, draw a visual clue of the first event. I did this Storytelling […]
Create a Goldilocks sensory storytelling basket using small toys for preschoolers and school aged kids to re-tell the story in their own words!
Make a story come alive with hands-on story sequencing activities for preschooler and Kindergarteners.
The story of three fishes hits the right notes with all young children, with its simple storyline about the importance of time and wisdom in life.
