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Use Your Creativity: 10 Ways to Bring Creative Writing into the ESL Classroom

Students are often daunted by the thought of having to write creatively however if they are given good direction and prompts they often rise to the challenge.

Giving clear instructions is vital and with good preparation and lead in exercises you will be surprised by the results. Having a clear objective in mind is essential for the students but the opportunities presented by creative writing for widening vocabulary is immense.

Apply Some Fresh Ideas for Quality Writing Lessons

1. Make it Personal

To engage students with any subject it is always a good idea to personalise it and a great way to do this for a creative writing lesson is to turn the table and find out what the students like to read. Give them a Reading Habits Questionnaire to complete for themselves and then ask them to interview two or three other students to find out about their habits. The students can then get together in groups to discuss the results of the questionnaire. This can also be helpful for the teacher to find out about the students' preferences for future lesson planning but the main aim is to get the students talking about books.

2. Writing Prompts

Write several prompts on slips of papers and give them out to the students either individually or in pairs. These prompts could be geared towards practising certain vocabulary or grammar points. For example:

"You buy a newspaper from your local newsagent and see that it is dated one week in the future. There is an article in it which makes it clear that you have to take action now to prevent a catastrophe."

"You go to an antique market and buy a box of bric-a-brac. On looking through the box you find a photo of a young girl/boy in period clothing from 100 years ago and written on the back is your name. You have to find out what the connection is between the girl/boy in the photo and yourself."

The students then either individually or in pairs write a short story connected to their prompt. The stories should be kept at around 150-250 words. When they have written their stories they should join up with another student/pair and read and discuss their stories.

3. Fun with Poetry 3

Write some prompts on the White Board. These could include 'Getting lost', 'The house where you were born', 'The shapes of the clouds'. Ask the students to write a short poem based on these prompts.

Using creative writing in the classroom will give your students the chance to have fun whilst practising grammar points and expanding their vocabulary.

It also gives the teacher the opportunity to create fun lessons with tangible results.

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Acrostic poems are one of the simplest forms of poetry out there. They may seem scary to beginners, but once you know how to write one, you'll never stop writing! In this post, we'll teach you how to write an acrostic poem in 5 easy steps, along with a printable PDF to help practice your skills.

You might also be interested in the following guides:

What is an acrostic poem?

An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. This word can be anything from your name to a word you are learning to spell. The first letter of the line is normally in capitals. This makes it simpler to read the word as it is written down the page vertically. Acrostic poems are one of the fastest and simplest poems to create, as each line can be as short as one word, and there's no need for the lines to rhyme.

Types of Acrostic Poems

Before you start making your own acrostic poems, it is important to know that there are actually many types of acrostic poems out there. Here are the 6 main types of acrostic poems:

Below we have explained each type of acrostic along with examples.

Traditional Acrostic

Pick one word or a phrase and use each letter of the word or phrase as a new line in the poem.

Here is an example of a traditional acrostic by Lewis Carroll using the names, Lorina Alice Edith who inspired the original Alice in Wonderland books:

Little maidens, when you look
On this little story-book,
Reading with attentive eye
Its enticing history,
Never think that hours of play
Are your only HOLIDAY,
And that in a HOUSE of joy
Lessons serve but to annoy:
If in any HOUSE you find
Children of a gentle mind,
Each the others pleasing ever-
Each the others vexing never-
Daily work and pastime daily
In their order taking gaily-
Then be very sure that they
Have a life of HOLIDAY. By Lewis Carroll

Double Acrostic

The first letter of each line in the acrostic poem is the same as the last letter in that line.

Take a look at this example of Paul Hansford's Stroud poem - Pay special attention to the first and last letter of each line:

Set among hills in the midst of five valleys,
This peaceful little market town we inhabit
Refuses (vociferously!) to be a conformer.
Once home of the cloth it gave its name to,
Uphill and down again its streets lead you.
Despite its faults it leaves us all charmed.
Stroud by Paul Hansford

Abecedarian or Alphabetical

The first letter of each line in the poem is in alphabetical order. In other words, it's an A-Z acrostic poem.

Here is a great example of an abecedarian poem by Catherine Pierce:

All frantic and drunk with new warmth, the bees
buzz and blur the holly bush.
Come see.
Don't be afraid. Or do, but
everything worth admiring can sting or somber.
Fix your gaze upward and
give bats their due,
holy with quickness and echolocation:
in summer's bleakest hum, the air
judders and mosquitoes blink out,
knifed into small quick mouths. Yes,
lurking in some unlucky bloodstreams
might be rabies or histoplasmosis, but almost
no one dies and you
owe the bats for your backyard serenity.
Praise the cassowary, its ultraviolet head, its
quills and purposeful claws. Only one
recorded human death, and if a boy
swung at you, wouldn't you rage back? Or P.
terribilis, golden dart frog maligned by Latin,
underlauded and unsung, enough poison to
vex two elephants into death but ardent
with eggs and froglets, their protection a neon
xyston. And of course,
yes, humans. Remarkable how our
zeal for safety manifests: poison, rifle, vanishment
Abecedarian for the Dangerous Animals by Catherine Pierce

Mesostich or Mesostic

A secret message or word is hidden in the middle of the lines of the poem. The letters that make this secret message are in capitals to make the message clear to the reader. The position of these letters can vary within the lines.

Overpopulation and Art by John Cage is a great example of a Mesostich powm:

Telestich

Here the last letter of each line in the poem forms a word or a phrase.

The Shire Horse by Michael Lockwood is a great example of a telestich poem:

Stands so higH
Huge hooves toO
Impatiently waits foR
Reins and harnesS
Eager to LeavE
Shire Horse by Michael Lockwood

The Golden Shovel

Here you start by picking a short poem that you enjoy. Then you include the words of this poem as the last word in each line of your poem. Of course, you'll need to give credit to the original poem that you used to write this poem.

A popular example is 'The Golden Shovel' by Terrance Hayes, who based their Golden Shovel poem on Gwendolyn Brooks, We Real Cool poem:

When I am so small Da's sock covers my arm, we
cruise at twilight until we find the place the real
men lean, bloodshot and translucent with cool.
His smile is a gold-plated incantation as we
drift by women on bar stools, with nothing left
in them but approachlessness. This is a school
I do not know yet. But the cue sticks mean we
are rubbed by light, smooth as wood, the lurk
of smoke thinned to song. We won't be out late.
Standing in the middle of the street last night we
watched the moonlit lawns and a neighbor strike
his son in the face. A shadow knocked straight
Da promised to leave me everything: the shovel we
used to bury the dog, the words he loved to sing
his rusted pistol, his squeaky Bible, his sin.
The boy's sneakers were light on the road. We
watched him run to us looking wounded and thin.
He'd been caught lying or drinking his father's gin.
He'd been defending his ma, trying to be a man. We
stood in the road, and my father talked about jazz,
how sometimes a tune is born of outrage. By June
the boy would be locked upstate. That night we
got down on our knees in my room. If I should die
before I wake. Da said to me, it will be too soon.
The Golden Shovel By Terrance Hayes, after Gwendolyn Brooks

How to write an acrostic poem in 5 steps

Step 1: Come up with an idea

What will your acrostic poem be about? Do you want to start with a simple idea, such as your own name or write a poem dedicated to your best friend? Make a list of some potential ideas for your acrostic poem. Here are some ideas for acrostic poems that you can use:

Your own name

Your best friend's name

Use the word: Winter

Use the phrase: Try Again

Use the word: Patience

Use the phrase: Anything is possible

Secret Message: Meet at the boat

Secret Message: This is a test

A - Z poem

Step 2: Choose a type of acrostic poem

Now you want to pick a type of acrostic poem to write. We recommend starting with a traditional acrostic poem for beginners. Once you have mastered this traditional form, you can try more advanced level techniques, such as a double acrostic or a Mesostich acrostic poem.

You can learn more about each type in our section above on the types of acrostic poems.

Step 3: Brainstorm some related words or phrases

For beginners, we recommend brainstorming some relating words and phrases on a scrap piece of paper before actually writing the acrostic poem. Brainstorming helps you gather your ideas and come up with meaningful words to use in your poem. If for example, you are writing an acrostic poem using your friend's name, then think of words and phrases that best describe them, such as:

When brainstorming, keep your main idea or word in mind so you can try finding words or phrases related to this idea.

Step 4: Structure your acrostic poem

Start structuring your acrostic poem. In other words, write down the main word or phrase you plan on using vertically down on a piece of paper. When writing down this word or phrase it is best to write it down in capitals.

If you are writing a Mesostich poem, then it is best to write the word in the middle of your paper. So you have plenty of room on both sides of the word or phrase to fill in the lines.

Step 5: Fill in each of the lines

Using your brainstormed ideas from step 3, complete each line of the acrostic poem. You may choose to complete each line with full sentences or even just a single word. Once you're done, you will have a complete acrostic poem to share with your friends and family.

Free Acrostic Poem Template PDF

Now that you know how to write an acrostic poem from scratch, practice your skills with this free acrostic poem template printable:

Download free acrostic poem templates PDF pack

You can also practice your skills by taking part in our daily poetry challenge.

FAQs About Acrostic Poems

What is an example of an acrostic poem?

One of the most famous examples of an acrostic poem is 'An Acrostic' by Edgar Allan Poe. Edgar wrote an acrostic poem using the name Elizabeth:

Elizabeth it is in vain you say
"Love not" - thou sayest it in so sweet a way:
In vain those words from thee or L.E.L.
Zantippe's talents had enforced so well:
Ah! if that language from thy heart arise,
Breath it less gently forth - and veil thine eyes.
Endymion, recollect, when Luna tried
To cure his love - was cured of all beside -
His follie - pride - and passion - for he died. An Acrostic by Edgar Allan Poe

Another classic name-inspired acrostic poem is 'A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky' by Lewis Carroll. Here Lewis was inspired by Alice Pleasance Liddell, who was also the young girl who inspired his Alice in Wonderland books:

A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky by Lewis Carroll

How do you write an acrostic name poem?

Start by thinking of a name you want to use. You can use your own name or another person's name who inspires you. Next, write down that name vertically downwards on a paper. Then you can brainstorm some words or phrases that are related to this name. Finally complete in the lines of your acrostic poem using the brainstormed ideas.

How does an acrostic poem begin?

Most traditional acrostic poems begin by using each letter of the chosen word or phrase. The Abecedarian acrostic poem type begins with the first letter of the alphabet which is 'A' and ends with the last letter of the alphabet which is 'Z'. Alternatively, the Mesostich acrostic type can begin with any letter, as long as the chosen word or phrase is contained in the middle of the lines somewhere.

What is a good sentence for acrostic?

Acrostic poems don't have many rules, so there is no wrong or right way of developing a good sentence. However, based on some of the most famous acrostic poems written, it is a good idea to be descriptive and visual in each line or sentence of your acrostic poem. For example, Edgar Allan Poe's acrostic poem starts with the following line:

Elizabeth it is in vain you say

Just by this one line, you can already tell that poet had great feelings for Elizabeth. And this makes you want to continue reading this poem, to learn more about Elizabeth.

How many lines does an acrostic poem have?

An acrostic poem can how an infinite amount of lines, as it all depends on the word or phrase you choose to base your poem around. For example, an acrostic poem using the word cat would have 3 lines. While an acrostic based on the phase, 'Life goes on and on' would have 15 lines.

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Story Cubes are one of the most valuable story-telling tools for writers of all ages. Similar to writing prompts, they inspire writers to come up with cool story ideas. And since they are in the shape of dice, you never know what idea combination you'll get when rolling them! In this post, we will show you how to make story cubes, along with free templates. And to top it off, we'll even teach you how to play the story cube game, along with 8 fun activities to play!

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What is a story cube?

Story cubes are cubes similar to dice with various images on them. Their primary goal is to help writers to come up with story ideas. But they can be used in various ways to build creativity and story-telling skills. For example, in a group setting, they can be used to build communication and teamwork skills, as players tell stories collaboratively.

Normally story cubes come in a set of at least 3 dices. One for characters, the second one for setting and the final one for action. However, users can use as many as they like, mix and matching them to come with unique story ideas.

Story Cubes can be brought from online or you can build your own cubes. In this post, we will show you how to create your own DIY story cubes.

How To Make Story Cubes

Story cubes can be made from plastic, wood or even basic materials you have lying around the house. In this tutorial, we will show you how to make paper story cubes. Paper cubes are the easiest and most cost-effective way of creating DIY story cubes. It's also a fun family activity for those "rainy days" indoors.

Before we begin you will need the following materials:

Here are simple instructions on how to make your own story cubes:

1. Print out at least 3 blank story cube templates on A4 paper. Feel free to print out more than 3 if needed. You can also draw your own cube template if you don't have access to a printer. You might need to ask an adult to help you out here.

2. Draw in your images. You can draw any images you like. For example, you might draw different characters on one, settings on another and random objects on the final one.

3. Colour in your drawings. This is optional, you can keep your drawings black and white if you want!

4. Cut out the 3 templates using scissors. Please ask as an adult to help here, especially if you're not good at cutting out stuff!

5. Fold along the solid lines on the templates. This should create a nice cube shape!

6. Add glue to the shaded flaps on the templates. This can be tricky, so again get an adult to help if you're struggling to glue the cube together.

Yes - You did it! You created your very own DIY story cubes creating some basic materials around the house. Now the fun can really begin. If you need more help, take a look at our video tutorial on how to create your own story cubes:

Story Cubes Template

Download our free cool story cube templates now! This story cube template pack includes not one or two, but NINE free story cube templates! By downloading this pack, you'll get various story cubes including character cubes, setting cubes and even random object cubes - That's so much fun!

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How to Play Story Cubes: 8 Fun Story Cube Games

Using story cubes to inspire your next story or just for fun can be really exciting. When you first create your story cubes, you might just want to freestyle. Roll them around and see if you can come up with short story ideas using on the elements shown on the cubes. After a while, this might get a little repetitive, maybe even boring. If you do find yourself wondering, 'how to use story cubes', then here are 10 fun story cube activities you have to try out:

1. Basic Storytelling: Using at least three cubes, throw each one. Now tell a short story using the three face-up sides of the cubes.

2. Advanced Story-telling: Challenge yourself to tell a story using all the sides of one story cube.

3. Six-Word Stories: Write or tell a six-word story using one side of the cube. If you really want a challenge, try adding two story cube images into one, six-word story.

4. Collaborative story-telling: This game is very similar to the Finish the Story game! In a group of at least 5 players, tell a story collaboratively. For this activity, each player rolls a random story cube. The first player starts the story off using the image faced up on their cube. Then the next player picks a story cube and rolls that out. They then continue the story from the previous player using the image on their dice. Carry on until the story is complete or until all players have had two to three goes each.

5. Build Friendships: Story cubes are great way to get to know each other. Working in pairs, each player rolls out the story cube. Whatever the story cube lands on, the player must either tell a personal story relating to that image or provide an interesting fact about the image.

6. Idea Generation: Roll out three story cubes. Whatever images are faced up, use all these to come up with at least 3 different story ideas.

7. Character Cubes: Roll out a character story cube. Now you must write a short description to describe this character.

8. For this activity, you need two players. Each player has their own character cube. They both roll their cubes and whatever character is facing upwards, they will need to pretend to talk like their character to each other. This is great for developing dialogue, communication skills and as a script-writing activity. You might even be interested in creating your own Role-playing activity: paper finger puppets!

There are so many fun ways to use story cubes. And you don't even have to use them for storytelling! Instead, you can use them for getting poetry ideas or ideas for comic strips, even for letter writing or poster creating! You have the freedom to use story cubes in any way you want!

Online Story Cube Game

Finally, if you don't have the time to create your own story cubes, don't worry! We recently released the Ideas Wizard App, which has a really cool built-in story cube app. You can generate thousands of ideas with a range of fun story cubes, as well as use many other generators offline on your mobile device:

The Ideas Wizard app can now be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
You might also be interested in our free online idea generator to provide you with a range of writing ideas! Our story idea generator is free to use and can help you come up with thousands of fun and wacky story ideas like this one:

To start using our online story cubes, all you need to do is sign-up and play !

That's all for today's fun writing activity! Join us next time for more inspiration and writing fun for kids!

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68+ Dragon Story Ideas

Get ready for some serious dragon inspiration! Below you'll find over 60 thrilling dragon story prompts featuring our favorite mythical creatures. Let these dragon-themed ideas spark your creativity and imagination:

1. The Dragon Whisperer: In a hidden valley nestled amidst the Scottish Highlands, a young lass named Maisie discovers she has a unique talent: she can understand and speak the language of dragons. Befriending a mischievous fire-drake named Hamish, they embark on adventures, protecting their secret world from poachers and uncovering ancient dragon lore.

2. The Dragon Games: Every five years, young dragon riders from across the kingdom gather for the Dragon Games, a thrilling competition testing their bond and skill. Alex, a nervous apprentice with a timid dragon named Pip, dreams of defying the odds and winning against all expectations. But when a hidden threat emerges, Alex and Pip must overcome their fears and work together to save the Games and the kingdom.

3. The Legend of the Ice Dragon: Whispers of a mythical creature, the Ice Dragon, shrouded in the mysteries of the frozen north, draw Finn, a mapmaker's apprentice, on a perilous quest. Aided by a grumpy yeti and a surprisingly chatty arctic fox, Finn must navigate treacherous glaciers, decipher ancient riddles, and face his own doubts to discover the truth behind the legend.

4. The Dragon Detective Agency: In the bustling port city of Bristol, Luna and her trusty dragon sidekick, Ziggy, run the "Scales & Tails Detective Agency." When a string of jewel thefts plagues the city, rumours whisper of a dragon culprit. Luna and Ziggy, determined to clear the dragons' name, embark on a whirlwind investigation, using their unique skills to sniff out clues and unmask the real thief.

5. The Dragon's Academy: Anya, a rebellious farm girl, longs for a life beyond tending sheep. When a magical egg hatches on her farm, revealing a mischievous emerald dragon named Emmy, Anya sees her chance for adventure. Together, they sneak into the prestigious Dragon Rider Academy, facing strict teachers, competitive rivals, and even a fire-breathing dragon Prüfung to prove their place among the elite.

6. The Last Welsh Dragon: In the remote mountains of Wales, where ancient magic lingers, Elara, the last descendant of a proud dragon-riding clan, struggles to keep her heritage alive. When a greedy businessman threatens to destroy the dragons' sacred sanctuary, Elara must find the courage to reawaken the magic within her, befriend a young mountain dragon, and fight to protect their hidden world.

7. The Time-Travelling Tinker Dragon: Widget, a quirky clockwork dragon with a knack for gadgets, accidentally stumbles upon a time-twisting contraption in his inventor grandfather's workshop. Suddenly, Widget and his best friend, a bookish girl named Lily, are whisked away on a whirlwind journey through history, encountering dinosaurs, Roman legions, and even facing off against a grumpy medieval dragon who guards a hidden treasure.

8. The Dragon with a Sweet Tooth: MooCoo, a young dragon with an insatiable love for treacle tart, struggles to control his fiery breath, often causing comical (and sticky) disasters in his village. When a visiting royal inspector threatens to banish all dragons, MooCoo, determined to prove dragons are more than just fire and fury, sets out on a quest to win the inspector's favour with the most delicious treacle tart ever baked.

9. The Dragon in Disguise: Ember, a mischievous young dragon tired of village life, dreams of exploring the wider world. Disguising himself as a clumsy sheepdog, he joins a travelling circus, performing hilarious (and often fiery) tricks. But when the circus stumbles upon a hidden plot to exploit dragons, Ember must reveal his true identity and use his unique talents to save his kind.

10. The Dragon and the Unicorn: In a realm where dragons and unicorns are sworn enemies, Anya, a spirited unicorn, and Sparx, a gentle dragon with a passion for poetry, form an unlikely friendship. Together, they challenge age-old prejudices and embark on a quest to unite their divided kingdom, proving that friendship and understanding can bridge even the most ancient divides.

11. The Lost Dragon's Quest: A young dragon gets separated from its family during a storm and embarks on a quest to reunite with them. Along the way, it makes new friends, faces challenges, and discovers its own unique abilities.

12. Dragon Academy: Follow the journey of a group of young dragons as they attend a magical academy for dragons. They learn about their powers, make lifelong friendships, and uncover a mysterious plot threatening the dragon realm.

13. The Time-Traveling Dragon: A dragon discovers a magical artefact that allows it to travel through time. As it explores different eras, it learns valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and the importance of protecting the balance of the world.

14. Dragon Guardian of the Forest: A group of kids stumbles upon a hidden, enchanted forest guarded by a wise and friendly dragon. They must work together with the dragon to protect the forest from an impending threat.

15. Dragon's Song: In a village where dragons and humans coexist, a young girl discovers that she has a special ability to communicate with dragons through music. Together, they use their unique bond to solve problems and bring harmony to their world.

16. The Rainbow Dragon's Gift: A dragon with scales of every colour of the rainbow discovers its unique ability to bring joy and happiness wherever it goes. Join the dragon as it spreads its magical gift and helps a gloomy kingdom find its laughter again.

17. Dragon and the Moonlit Friendship: On a moonlit night, a lonely dragon befriends a group of nocturnal creatures. Together, they embark on nighttime adventures, overcoming challenges and discovering the magic that comes with true friendship.

18. The Last Dragon Guardian: In a kingdom threatened by dark forces, a young dragon must fulfil its destiny as the last guardian. Alongside a brave group of friends, the dragon sets out to save the kingdom and learn the true meaning of courage.

19. The Dragon's Nursery: Luna, a young witch with a talent for healing, opens a unique sanctuary, a nursery for orphaned and injured dragon hatchlings. With the help of her loyal griffin companion, Kai, she faces the challenges of caring for fire-breathing babies, outsmarting poachers, and even teaching the hatchlings proper dragon etiquette (no setting the curtains alight, please!).

20. The Dragon's Hoard: Finnigan, a grumpy old gnome with a nose for treasure, gets roped into a peculiar case: a dragon's hoard has vanished, replaced with a pile of shiny, but worthless, buttons. Using his keen deduction and Finnigan's grumpy charm, they must unravel a web of clues, navigate hidden goblin tunnels, and outwit a cunning trickster to recover the stolen treasure.

21. The Dragon Riders' School for Etiquette: Etiquette might seem like the last thing fire-breathing dragons need, but when Princess Anya accidentally insults a visiting superstar from a dragon empire, chaos erupts. Enter Miss Snapdragon, a strict but kind dragon etiquette expert, who whisks Anya and her unruly dragon, Blaze, away to a finishing school for dragons. Expect hilarious mishaps, tea parties gone wrong, and a surprising transformation as Anya and Blaze learn the importance of manners (and minding their fiery tempers).

22. The Dragon of the Deep: Elara, a talented young sailor, dreams of exploring the uncharted seas beyond the kingdom. When she discovers a hidden underwater cave inhabited by a shy, bioluminescent dragon, they form an unlikely partnership. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure, navigating treacherous currents, encountering mythical sea creatures, and uncovering the secrets of the deep.

23. The Dragon Who Didn't Want to Fly: Wilbur, a young dragon with a fear of heights, dreads the annual Dragon Soaring Competition. While his siblings practice daring dives and fiery loops, Wilbur prefers reading dragon poetry and daydreaming in the clouds. Can Wilbur overcome his fear, embrace his unique talents, and prove that there's more to being a dragon than just flying?

24. The Dragon's Forgotten Song: In a kingdom where dragons have lost their magical abilities, a young bard named Lyra discovers an ancient scroll containing a forgotten dragon song. With the help of Ember, a wise old dragon who remembers the song from his youth, Lyra sets out on a quest to reawaken the dragons' magic and restore harmony to the land.

25. The Dragon's Wish Festival: Every year, on the night of the Dragon's Moon, villagers gather to release lanterns containing their wishes to the sky. This year, however, the wishes seem to be disappearing, stolen by a mischievous pixie with a passion for dragon fire. Lily, a brave young girl, and Spark, a playful dragon hatchling, must work together to retrieve the wishes and ensure the festival's magic continues.

26. The Dragon's Apprentice: Finn, a clumsy but determined farm boy, dreams of becoming a dragon knight. When a legendary dragon rider falls ill and seeks an apprentice, Finn jumps at the chance, despite his lack of experience. With the help of a grumpy (but secretly kind) fire-drake named Cinder, Finn must learn the art of dragon riding, face challenging trials, and prove his courage to become a true knight.

27. The Dragon's Bakery: Ember, a young dragon with a passion for baking, opens a bakery in a sleepy village. Her fire-baked bread and pastries are a hit, but when a grumpy rival baker starts spreading rumours about "dragon fire bread" being unsafe, Ember must use her baking skills and wit to win over the villagers and prove that her unique creations are anything but scary.

28. Dragon Spellcasters: In a magical world, a group of dragons discovers ancient scrolls that grant them special powers. As they learn to use their newfound abilities, they must face a dark sorcerer threatening their land.

29. Dragon's Crypt: A cryptic dragon burial ground is disturbed by treasure-seeking adventurers, awakening vengeful dragon spirits. The children who accidentally disturbed the resting place must find a way to appease the angered spirits and escape the ghostly wrath.

30. The Dragon and the Star Seeker: A young dragon dreams of reaching the stars. With the help of a determined stargazer, they build a magical flying machine and embark on a celestial adventure to explore the mysteries of the night sky.

31. Dragon Bakers' Guild: Dragons with a passion for baking form a secret guild to create the most magical treats in the realm. When a mischievous creature steals their recipes, the dragons must embark on a quest to retrieve them and save their baking traditions.

32. Dragon Carnival of Wonders: A travelling dragon carnival arrives in a small village, bringing excitement and enchantment. A group of friends joins forces with the carnival's dragons to solve a mystery and save the village from a magical mishap.

33. The Crystal Guardian Dragon: A dragon with crystal scales is chosen as the guardian of a mystical crystal that holds the balance of nature. When the crystal is stolen, the dragon and its friends embark on a perilous journey to retrieve it and restore harmony.

34. The Dragon Race: In a land where dragon racing is the most popular sport, a young dragon with extraordinary abilities joins a racing team. Together, they face fierce competition, uncover ancient legends, and strive to become champions.

35. The Moonlit Dragon Dance: A dragon with shimmering scales that glow in the moonlight becomes the key to reviving an ancient tradition: the Moonlit Dragon Dance. Join the dragon and a group of friends as they bring this magical celebration back to their village.

36. Draconian Dreams: A dragon trapped in a realm between dreams and nightmares begins haunting the dreams of a young artist. Together, they must navigate the surreal landscape of dreams to break the curse and restore peace to both worlds.

37. Dragon Riders of Skyhaven: A group of friends discovers a hidden portal that transports them to Skyhaven, a floating island inhabited by friendly dragons. Together, they become dragon riders, protecting the island from a looming threat that could plunge it into darkness.

38. The Dark Mirror: A dragon that can create illusions begins tormenting a village, making people face their deepest fears. A determined group of kids discovers the dragon's twisted game and must find a way to break free from the nightmarish illusions.

39. The Dragon and the Alchemist: Elara, a curious young alchemist, discovers a hidden recipe for creating a potion that can grant temporary human form to dragons. When she brews the potion for her dragon friend, Finn, they embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure, experiencing the human world from a dragon's perspective and learning valuable lessons about acceptance and understanding.

40. The Literary Dragon: A young dragon who loves to read books and dreams of becoming a writer, but his family and friends think he should focus on learning how to fight and hunt.

41. Beyond the Backyard: A girl who finds a dragon egg in her backyard and decides to hatch it and raise it as her pet, but soon discovers that the dragon has a mysterious connection to a hidden world of magic and danger.

42. Skybound Secrets: A boy who joins a secret society of dragon riders and learns how to fly and bond with his own dragon, but also uncovers a plot to destroy all the dragons and their riders.

43. Love and Scales: A dragon who is cursed to turn into a human every night and falls in love with a princess, but has to hide his true identity from her and the king, who hates dragons and wants to kill them all.

44. Portals of Dragons: A group of friends who discover a portal to a land of dragons and go on an adventure to find a legendary treasure guarded by the most powerful dragon of all, but also have to face an evil wizard who wants to steal the treasure and the dragons' magic.

45. Sword of the Dragon: A girl who is the descendant of a famous dragon slayer and inherits his sword, but instead of following his legacy, she decides to use her sword to protect and befriend the dragons, who are misunderstood and persecuted by humans.

46. Scales, Sneezes, and Surprises: A boy who is allergic to dragons and sneezes whenever he is near one, but his parents are dragon trainers and he has to live in a dragon farm, where he tries to cope with his condition and make friends with the dragons.

47. A Dragon's Urban Adventure: A dragon who is bored of his life in the mountains and decides to explore the human world, where he meets a boy who helps him disguise as a human and shows him around, but also gets him into trouble with some shady characters who want to capture him.

48. Bonds Beyond Fear: A girl who has a rare gift of being able to communicate with dragons and uses her ability to help them solve their problems, but also has to deal with some humans who are afraid of her gift and want to silence her.

49. A Dragon's Awakening: A boy who accidentally releases a dragon from an ancient seal and becomes its master, but also has to deal with the consequences of unleashing an ancient evil that threatens both humans and dragons.

50. A Fireless Dragon's Odyssey: A young dragon who can't breathe fire goes on a quest to find the magical gem that will give him his fiery breath. He encounters wise old dragons, sneaky goblins, and daring knights along the way.

51. Wings of the Mountain: Twin baby dragons hatch in a remote mountain cave. They learn to fly and discover their fire-breathing abilities while avoiding dangerous beasts like giant eagles and cave bears. Their only friends are the mountain goats.

52. Dragon Secrets: A land where mystical dragons and brave knights battle for control. A young farm girl discovers a dragon egg that hatches, and she raises the dragon in secret. They ultimately work together as friends to bring peace between dragons and humans.

53. The Boy with the Dragon's Scale: A magical dragon scale falls from the sky and lands near a shy village boy. When he touches it, he gains the ability to turn invisible. He uses this power to go on adventures, help people, and even plays tricks on bullies.

54. Snort the Clumsy: A clumsy young dragon named Snort always accidentally burns things with his fire. The older dragons send him away until he can learn to control it. He meets some understanding elves who help train him to use his gift properly.

55. Rivalry in Dragon Skies: Twin dragons named Blaze and Ember compete to see who is the better flyer, hunter, and fighter. But when one gets captured by an evil knight, the other must work with a young thief girl to organize a daring rescue mission.

56. City of Scales: A city girl visits her uncle's castle and discovers a secret portal to a magical dragon world. She befriends a curious young dragon and they learn each other's languages. They work together to stop an evil dragon sorcerer.

57. The Dragon Linguist: A bookworm boy discovers a library full of books written in an odd dragon language. He slowly teaches himself to read them and learns the forgotten history of friendly dragons who once lived peacefully with humans.

58. Seas of Valor: A heroic dragon rescues a royal family when their ship is attacked at sea. As a reward, they make him an important member of the kingdom. But he struggles to fit into polite society and perform his duties.

59. The Grumpy Guardian: A grumpy 200-year-old dragon just wants peace and quiet in his cave. But some mischievous young dragons keep coming around and bothering him with questions, asking him to come on adventures, and begging him to teach them how to fight like a warrior.

60. Starlight Serenade: A dragon who can control the stars in the night sky befriends a young stargazer. Together, they embark on a quest to protect the magical constellation stones from falling into the hands of a dark sorcerer.

61. The Chromatic Guardians: In a world where each dragon represents a specific color of the rainbow, a group of young dragons must come together to restore balance when an evil force threatens to steal their chromatic powers.

62. Dragon's Harmony: A dragon with a unique ability to manipulate sound and music discovers a hidden valley where magical creatures live in harmony. However, a menacing force threatens their peaceful existence, and the dragon must use its musical talents to save the day.

63. Curse of the Black Scale: A dragon with scales as dark as the night is rumoured to bring misfortune and doom. When a curious group of kids accidentally crosses its path, they must face eerie challenges and break the curse that has plagued the dragon for centuries.

64. Eternal Frost: In a land of perpetual winter, a young ice dragon must find a way to save its homeland from an ancient curse that threatens to freeze everything forever. Along the way, it discovers the power of friendship and warmth.

65. Dragon of the Gardens: A mystical dragon guards a secret garden that holds the key to rejuvenating the land. A group of children, guided by ancient prophecies, must embark on a perilous journey to find the dragon and save their dying world.

66. The Clockwork Dragon: In a steampunk-inspired world, a young inventor discovers a dragon made of clockwork gears and springs. Together, they unravel a conspiracy that endangers both the magical creatures and the technological advancements of their realm.

67. Shadowbound Dragon: A dragon born from shadows must confront its own dark nature while assisting a group of brave children on a quest to restore light to a cursed kingdom. Together, they navigate a realm where shadows come to life.

68. The Haunting Hatchling: A mysterious dragon egg appears in a small village, and when it hatches, the dragon seems friendly at first. However, as the moon rises, it transforms into a terrifying creature that haunts the villagers' dreams, forcing a group of kids to uncover the truth behind its curse.

69. Dragon Whispers in the Wind: A dragon that can communicate through the wind encounters a lost soul in a mysterious forest. Together, they unravel the secrets of the ancient spirits and embark on a journey to restore balance to the natural world.

70. The Time-Weaver's Dragon: A dragon with the ability to manipulate time accidentally creates a time rift, unleashing chaos across dimensions. A group of unlikely heroes, including the dragon, must work together to mend the fabric of time and prevent disaster.

71. Neon Sky Dragons: In a futuristic city, dragons with neon-coloured scales soar through the sky. A young engineer befriends one of these dragons and discovers a plot to harness their energy for nefarious purposes, leading to an epic battle to save the city.

72. Caverns of Shadows: A group of friends exploring a dark cave accidentally awakens an ancient dragon imprisoned for centuries. The dragon, consumed by bitterness, seeks revenge on the descendants of those who trapped it, leading the friends on a spine-chilling quest to break the curse.

Dragon stories have captured the imagination of readers for ages. These mythical tales feature giant, winged fire-breathing reptiles that possess magical powers. They are creatures of legend found in fantasy novels, films, and ancient folklore across cultures.

A dragon story will typically involve action, adventure, and imagination. Many different types of dragon stories can inspire young writers:

Quests: A hero goes on an epic journey and encounters obstacles like scary dragons that must be overcome. These challenge the hero and push them to their limits.

Friendships: An unlikely friendship forms between a human and a dragon. They learn to communicate, understand each other, and work together.

Battles: Dragons and humans struggle for control over kingdoms. Peace is eventually found through understanding.

Discoveries: Mysterious dragon eggs hatch, portals to dragon realms appear, or dragons are uncovered living in secret.

Growth: A young dragon learns new abilities like flying, fire breathing, and using its powers responsibly.

A compelling dragon story allows the reader to envision these majestic creatures. It sparks wonder at the thought of dragons being real. Let your imagination fly in crafting your own dragon tale!

Dragon stories capture the imagination, but how do you write one that soars? Follow these tips:

1. Create a vivid dragon protagonist. Give your dragon a name, unique personality, and distinctive physical characteristics. This makes them come alive.

2. Build an interesting world. Establish the setting rules, landscapes, and lore of your dragon realm. Describe it richly so readers feel transported.

3. Craft an engaging plot. Have a central conflict like your dragon searching for their lost family or an evil wizard threatening the dragon kingdom.

4. Include action and adventure. Dragons lend themselves to excitement like daring rescues, thrilling chases, and magical discoveries.

5. Develop memorable characters. Surround your dragon with fun supporting characters like plucky sidekicks, wise mentors, or quirky friends.

6. Establish unique abilities. Give your dragon special powers like water breathing, shape-shifting, or weather control. This adds originality.

7. Write imaginative descriptions. Use vivid imagery so readers visualize the fantastical elements like shining dragon scales or fire-scorched skies.

8. Use suspense and stakes. Maintain tension through cliffhangers, high risks for the characters, and ominous foreshadowing.

By following these tips, you'll craft an engaging dragon tale filled with magic, adventure, and heart. Let your imagination soar!

These dragon story ideas and tips will help you craft an imaginative tale that takes flight. Now it's your turn to let your creativity blaze! Choose a story prompt that sparks inspiration or come up with your own unique dragon adventure.

We'd love to read your enchanting stories in the comments below. Don't be afraid to let your imagination soar - you never know what epic dragon stories you might create. With a little creativity and courage, you can write a story that captures the magic of dragons. Get those creative juices flowing with these dragon story ideas!

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Formålet er læsning på fødderne, som et alternativ til traditionelt makkerarbejde. Under læsningen skal eleverne søge efter detaljer i deres tekst samt lytte og stille indholdsspørgsmål til deres samtalepartnere for at finde ud af, hvor deres tekststykke passer sammen med de andres. Typiske sætningsindledere og chunks kan med fordel introduceres til brug under legen, som fx "my text says, What about your text, I think our texts are connected, I don't think our texts fit together" osv.

Trin 1: En læsestrimmel udleveres pr. elev, som læser den omhyggeligt og overvejer, hvor afsnittet befinder sig i forhold til resten af teksten. For at stilladsere opgaven kan en lydfil indledningsvis afspilles, eller hele teksten læses højt af læreren.

Trin 2: Eleven går fra person til person og spørger, hvilke afsnit de andre elever er i besiddelse af.

Trin 3: Alle elever danner en cirkel, og eleven, som har indledningen, melder ud, og resten stiller sig i tekstens rette rækkefølge cirklen rundt. Alle hjælper til med at få historien til at passe.

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In the third grade, students are just beginning to express themselves through writing. The typical third grader will know how to string a couple of sentences together and even write with some humour and style. But one common problem with students this age is that they get bored. And when they get bored, they start seeing writing as a chore or another piece of homework that needs to be done on time.

As teachers, we should encourage our students to write for pleasure through a range of fun writing activities. This means writing because they love writing and not because your students are being told to write for a school project. We hope these creative writing activities for third students can help them see the importance and fun they can gain from writing.

Creative Captions

This is a really quick and simple writing activity to encourage your students to write daily . Simply ask them to collect some photos from magazines or the internet. Alternatively, you could provide your students with a set of random image prompts . And every day they can stick an image or two into their notebook with a short caption to describe the image.

This introduces your students into daily writing without too much pressure on what to write and how to write it. They can write a 10 word caption or 100 words depending on their mood and available time. The key here is to give them the freedom to write anything they like about whatever that interests them. This way they can experience the relaxing and fun side of writing.

Finish the Story Game

The finish the story game is a fun way to collaboratively write a story with your friends or classmates. The basic idea of this game is that one player starts the story off with a short sentence and then the other players continue the story using their own words. By the time you reach the end of the game, you should have a complete story from beginning to end written collaboratively between all the players involved.

Storyboarding

For most kids, especially visual learners drawing is much more fun compared to writing. To cater to the needs of these students, storyboarding is a brilliant activity. Storyboarding utilizes a range of skills, including creativity, organisational skills and writing. Not to mention it is a great way to plan your stories out, from beginning to end!

There are three ways you can use storyboarding to encourage students to write. The first way is that you provide a completed storyboard with all the images already drawn in. Here the student has to write their own description or caption to the image. This method is great for students who lack inspiration or just don't like drawing.

The second method is dedicated to those students that just lack inspiration. Here you can give them a partially completed storyboard. Where the first one or two frames will be completed for them. Here the students' job is to basically finish the storyboard off with their own drawings and words.

>And the final way involves using completely blank storyboard templates where the student can draw and write their own words entirely. This gives students the freedom to write about anything they like. This could be a story about a footballer or a storyboard for a video game idea. This final method is great if your students already have an idea in mind for a story!

Keeping an ideas journal

Journaling has never meant to be perfect. Even as adults, we scribble quick thoughts into our journal without second-thinking our grammar or spelling. And for this reason, your students should also be encouraged to keep a journal at a young age. In particular, one type of journal which works best for third graders is an ideas journal . Here they can keep note of everything that inspires them daily. This could be a newspaper article, a certain photograph or even a quick doodle.

Role-playing with Paper Puppets

You students could even create a whole set of paper puppets, with paper scenery and props - Which can all be kept safely in a shoebox. So whenever they are bored they can get their puppets out and hold their paper theatre shows monthly or weekly!

Creating your own Monster

Forget about writing for a moment and just get your students to imagine something new. Ask them to draw a monster. Any monster they like and anything that comes to mind. Once finished drawing they can write a description to describe their monster. Here is where you can go into great detail. Ask your students to think about what the monster eats, what it dislikes, likes, it's interests, where it's from and so on. Once done, your students could have written over 100 words without even knowing it!

Another idea to make this writing activity collaborative is to ask your students to share their monsters with the person next to them. Then that person can write their own description of a monster drawn by someone else. This not only encourages teamwork but also improves the creative thinking skills of your students.

Write some song lyrics

We're sure that every one of your students loves listening to music. And now it is their chance to write some funky lyrics of their own. Simply ask your students to think of their favourite singer or band. Then give them the task of writing their own song lyrics for those people. If your students are a fan of Ed Sheeran, then just imagine that Ed himself has asked the students to write him some new song lyrics for his next album.

Creating Comic Strips

Comics are the all-time favourite for creative students. And more importantly writing comics involves a good level of dialogue skills, as well as creativity and imagination. And with superheroes being a popular thing in today's culture, creating comic strips should be a fun task for all of your students. Of course not all comic strips or books are about superheroes, but it is a good place to start.

How-To Guides

How-to guides do sound like a normal, typical writing activity in the classroom. But our way of writing how-to guides is much more fun for your students. Instead of assigning the topic of the guide, ask your students to come up with their own topic. Your students should think about all the things they are good at and decide on which one they should write a guide about.

For example, if a student is really good at playing Minecraft, then they could write a guide on how to build a treehouse in Minecraft. Alternatively if one of your students owns a pet, they could write a guide on how they take care of that pet at home. The key here is to focus on the interests of your students and not to force your own topics onto them. This will help them see the real importance of writing in their daily lives and even encourage them to continue writing outside of school time.

Third grade is the perfect time to show your students the importance of writing in our daily lives. This means showing them the creative and fun-side of writing, as well as the more formal, essay-style format of writing. A mix of fun with strict guidelines can reinforce the love of writing in kids and get them to see the true beauty that creative writing can offer.

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I am so excited about this STORYTELLING lesson plan. Storytelling is one of my very favorite things to do and my silly Niece T is one of my very favorite people to make up a story with!

Yesterday I posted a tutorial on Kid Made Storytelling Cards. Of course now that you have them made you'll need a few tips and tricks for using your storytelling cards!
Using Storytelling Cards
(Teaching kids the basics.)

Before you get stared talk about the different parts of a story; beginning, middle, and end. Talk about specific parts in their favorite story as an example. (To go further mention a different type of story as well. Does it still have a beginning, middle and end?)

Have the storyteller pick a card from each category: character, setting, problem and object. (This is all about creativity so be flexible. If the storyteller wants to use all of the cards, go ahead and let them. Then model 4 cards with a story you tell yourself!)

Using Storytelling Cards
(To tell your own story.)

Once the storyteller has picked the cards ask them to think for a minute about how each of these cards can be used to create a story.

Listen, and make mental notes of certain parts of the story. This is an important step... even if the story makes no sense!

Once the story is finished, ask questions. "What color was the pail? Why was the girl running? Did the goat ever find the missing shoe?" These questions just might soak in and help your little storyteller expand on the story he/she tells next time! (Plus it really shows the storyteller you were paying attention.)

Pick 4 cards: character, setting, problem and object.

Think before you start. This will help you come up with the bones of the story. If you have the bones the meat is easier to fill in!

Add details (and voices 😉 ). This is a great place to add to your little ones' vocabulary!

Vary the lengths of your stories. Some can be very long, while others might be short and sweet!

Add any storytelling tips you have into the comment section!

If you get stuck ask your audience for advice. (If you already practice storytelling it will be easy for them to jump in!)

Have fun and remember your story doesn't have to be worthy of an award... I bet you'll receive "ohhs" and "ahhs" from your most important fans.

Make these storytelling cards a part of your everyday story time. You just might find that you have a storyteller just as creative and captivating our little Cousin T!

This post is a part of the Storytelling lesson plan.

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Homemade story stones are a great addition to any playroom or classroom. They're great as story-telling prompts and for narrative play. They're so fun and easy to make, and your kids will get years of enjoyment out of them.

When I first learned about story stones, I knew right away that I needed to make some homemade story stones of my own because A) the crafter in me loves making homemade toys, and B) the hooligans LOVE playing with stones. We have quite a large collection of stones and rocks of all sizes here at my home daycare. You can see how we play with our some of our stones here.

Recently, I made a this large set of story stones for my daycare. Story stones would also be great in a classroom or a preschool or even for fun and learning at home.

I had such a fun time making them, and the hooligans are enjoying them in all kinds of ways.

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Let me tell you what story stones are, how you can use them in a playful and educational way, and how easy they are to make.

What ARE story stones?

Story stones are simply smooth, flat stones that you can find at the beach or even at a craft store. Each stone has a picture of a character or animal or object on it. You can make a story stone by painting a picture on it, you can use stickers, you can draw on your stone with a permanent marker, or like us, you can use magazine cutouts or fabric scraps to make your story stones. **More about how I made ours in a bit.

How do you use story stones for play?

Story stones can be used in many ways:

You can use them as story-telling aides: the children choose a stone from the basket, and start a story based on the picture on the stone that they've chosen. Another stone is drawn from the basket, and the story continues, incorporating this next picture into it. One child can be telling this story, or you can pass the basket around at circle time, so that each child draws a stone, and adds another sentence to the story.

Story stones can be used for creative play: The hooligans often use the story stones at whatever centre they're playing at. Our story stones are often used as:

characters in the dollhouse

animals at our farm cemter

in conjunction with our building blocks

as food in the play kitchen

Sorting and grouping activities: The hooligans love to sort our story stones. The kids will pile up all of the people stones, and then they'll find the animals, and the food stones. The holiday stones go into another pile, and so on. These sorting and organizing activities help with early math skills.

The kids will also line the stones up in a long row. They can be used to make a large circle or square on the floor.

There's no right or wrong way to play with the stones. They're open-ended, and they foster creative and critical thinking. We LOVE them.

Now that you now WHAT story stones are, and how to play with them, let's move on to making them!

As I said earlier, there are a number of ways to make story stones, but this is how I made ours.

How to Make Story Stones:

First I raided my fabric stash for cottons and flannels that had animal prints on them. I cut out a few animal shapes, and then i moved on to a stack of magazines and old craft books that I'd picked up at a second hand shop a few years back. The craft books were fabulous.

The books were intended for a stained glass-painting type of craft. Of course, being in a second hand shop, the paints didn't come with them. I just thought the pictures might come in handy one day, so I bought them, and tucked them away for a rainy day.

The pages were heavier in weight than a regular magazine, and the colours were vibrant. The pictures in the book were just perfect for my project. Hello, rainy day!

To make your story stones, put a puddle of Mod Podge on a stone, and then place the cut-out in the puddle, and use your fingers to smooth out any air bubbles.

With a sponge brush, smooth and dab a little modge-podge over the cut-out, pressing around the edges with your fingers, to get a good seal between the paper and the stone.

If you're unfamiliar with Mod Podge, oh my... you need to get some. It's like liquid gold for crafters. You can use it in SO. MANY. WAYS. Most commonly, it's used for decoupage.

If you're unfamiliar with the technique, you can find out what decoupage is here.

Check out this amazing round up of Mod Podge crafts for kids over at, where else... Mod Podge Rocks.

The quilt fabric was the easiest to work with because the material was thin and flimsy, and molded to the rock easily. The magazine pictures worked well too, because of their thinness.

The craft book cut-outs were quite a bit thicker (similar to glossy card-stock), and required more pressing and smoothing, but they turned out great!

If you don't want to go to the trouble of using mod podge to make your story stones, you could simply apply assorted stickers to your stones, and then give them a coat of varnish for protection.

Whether you're using mod podge or craft varnish, be sure to let your stones dry thoroughly before tossing them all into a basket for storing. If they're not completely dry, they could stick together.

I let mine dry for a couple of days until they no longer felt tacky.

Story stones provide a super opportunity for imaginative play, and there's some great sensory stuff going on too: the colours are vibrant, they're cool to the touch, and for me there's something soothing about the sound of stones clacking together as you play with them.

Aren't they cute?

I'm so pleased with the way they turned out.

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Cut out pictures from books, magazines and leftover fabric to make these awesome story-telling aids!

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Ok, I have a WONDERFUL little project to share with you today, and if you're a creative teacher or caregiver or parent, you will love it. I made these story stones for my daycare, using stones collected from the beach, and cut-outs from magazines and fabric swatches.

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How to use the story maps:

1. Print the story map out and write a story relating to that map. Each map comes with clues and an overall plot to help you develop your story.

2. Story maps can be used to role-play a story. For example pretend you are explorers looking for something valuable. Your bedroom is the starting point of your adventure and your garden shed is the end location. As you follow the map, each household item, can be a location on the map, such as your sofa the magical land of mushrooms.

3. Start a journal about your travels in each story map location. For example: "Day one in the enchanted forest was filled with excitement..."

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