What We Did in Story Class Today:Today, we listened to two stories from Africa. The first story was Why Mosquitoes Buzz, from West Africa — in the story, a mosquito’s dishonesty causes confusion and chaos among the jungle animals. The second story, Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky, is our featured story
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We acted out this story in class this week! The children dressed up as the rooster, the grass, a goat, a dog, a stick, fire, water, and the sun. We all laughed together as we recited the repeated phrases again and again.
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The Ten Suns Drawing Project “My Story in Pictures” Project Overview: A multi-part drawing activity where preschoolers create their own illustrated version of The Ten Suns story, focusing on key scenes and characters while developing artistic skills and story comprehension. Materials Needed: Drawing Activity Structure: “The Ten Happy Suns” What to Draw: Step-by-Step Process: Teacher
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Here are three engaging follow-up activities for child care centres and parents to do with young children, inspired by “The Boy Who Wanted a Drum” story. 1. Make Your Own Drums 2. “Acts of Kindness” Chain 3. Musical Kindness Circle Each activity helps children retell the story, practice the Golden Rule, and explore themes of
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Discover why the Sun and Moon shine from above in this beautiful African folktale that teaches children about friendship, hospitality, and our natural world. Plus, check out our easy preschool art project to bring this ancient story to life! Here’s an easy, fun art project for preschoolers based on the folktale: Sun and Moon Sky Mobile
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Here is a fun and engaging art activity based on the story, The Golden Goose. This activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and story recall—all in a fun and silly way! Art Activity: “Golden Goose Parade” Collage Materials: Instructions: Afterwards, talk about the picture, asking students to retell the story.
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Creating a Unique Creature Materials Needed Story Reflection Activity Steps Explain the activity: “Today, we’ll create our own unique creature using different animal parts!” Demonstrate how to: Mix and match body parts from different animals Combine unexpected elements creatively Encourage children to: Choose body parts from various animals Think about how their creature might be
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The Rooster Collage Here is a fun art project for children to creatively interact with the story, Rooster Goes to the Fiesta. Children will create a colorful rooster collage using a variety of materials, helping them develop fine motor skills while engaging with the story’s themes of friendship, kindness, and celebration. Materials Needed: Instructions: Extension
fun Art Project: Half-Chick Paper Bag Puppet A simple and fun craft for children to bring The Half Chick story to life! Materials Needed: Instructions: This easy craft encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and storytelling in a playful, hands-on way!
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🐭❤️ “Little Mouse’s Love Notes” – A Fun Valentine’s Art Project This activity focuses on art, encouraging creativity, imagination, and reinforcing the story’s themes of love, strength, problem solving and friendship. Objective: Create valentines inspired by Little Mouse Will Marry, celebrating love and friendship for Valentine’s Day. Materials: Instructions: This project combines storytelling, creativity, and fun, making
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Jack and the Beanstalk – Follow-Up Activities for Child Care Centres and Families. These activities focus on art, drama, and exploration, encouraging creativity, imagination, and reinforcing the story’s themes of adventure, bravery, and resourcefulness. 1. Art Activity: Growing Beanstalk CraftObjective: Create a 3D beanstalk that represents Jack’s magical adventure. Materials Needed: Instructions: 2. Drama Activity: Acting
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Here are three follow-up activities based on The Mitten that focus on art, drama, and winter-themed exploration for children aged 2 to 5. These activities are designed to engage creativity, encourage self-expression, and reinforce the story’s themes. 1. Art Activity: Animal Mitten Collage Objective: Create a collage that represents the animals cozying up in the mitten. Materials Needed: Instructions:
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Here are three engaging activities for 2-5 year-olds based on The Mistletoe Kiss, story to explore the polar night phenomenon in the Arctic Circle. Art Activity: Polar Night Painting Objective: Create a visual representation of the Arctic polar night and mistletoe.Materials: Black and dark blue construction paper, white chalk, cotton balls, glue, green paper, and
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Here are three fun and engaging follow-up story based activities for child care centres and parents to do with young children. 1. Change of Seasons Activity: Observing Fall to Winter 2. Art Activity: Creating Magical Objects 3. Acting Activity: Reenacting the Story These activities help reinforce the story’s themes while engaging children in hands-on, imaginative
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Here is an engaging follow-up activity to help bring The Three Billy Goats Gruff story to life for young children, emphasizing imagination play: “A Goat Adventure” Materials: Activity Steps: Purpose: This project supports fine motor skills, creativity, and story comprehension by encouraging children to recall and visualize key elements of the tale in their own
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Here are three engaging follow-up activities for child care centres and parents to do with young children, inspired by, “The Ghost Dog” story. 1. Create a Starry Night Sky with Chalk and Water 2. “Ghost Dog” Role-Play Adventure 3. Galaxy Glitter Jars Each activity helps children retell the story, connect with its themes, and practice
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In recognition of Halloween, we enjoyed the spooky yet humorous story, The Ghost and the Jack-o’-Lantern. This tale highlights the importance of staying calm and solving problems during challenging situations. Here are three simple, practical tips to reinforce the story’s themes with your students or children:rt Activity: Decorate a Pumpkin Face Materials: Orange paper plates, stickers,
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