As children listen to stories, they tend to remember only the really significant characters and events. This is a great starting point, but we must help them learn how to identify other parts of a story as well.
In the beginning of the story, for example, the author usually introduces us to most of the characters along with the setting. The middle of the story generally contains the problem or conflict. At the end of the story, the reader learns how the problem was resolved.
Although it is effective to simply have your child draw a picture that represents each of the three story parts, you can make it more exciting by re-making the story using play dough.
Help your child create 3-D models of the characters and setting. Then, mold the play dough into the shape of whatever thing was the source of the problem. If, for example, the character in the story was in trouble for watching too much television, your child could simply make a TV.
Finally, show how the problem was solved. Perhaps the character in the story was allowed to watch two shows each day. Your child could make two TVs or even just the number “2″ out of play dough.
When you have finished creating the play dough objects, ask your child to tell you about each piece. Then, see if your child is able to retell the story to you or another adult using the play dough creations as a guide.
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Written by BRWI Staff on November 23, 2009
I love to hear my husband read stories to my two little boys. He is so animated and full of life that this excitement is immediately passed on to our children who are listening attentively to his every word. He is able to grab their attention right from the beginning by taking a story that they want to hear for the millionth time and changing the facts in obvious ways. For example, if he were r
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Written by Laura on September 14, 2009
