Write a Story
In this activity, your preschool child is the star of the book that you write together.
By: Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book
Write a Story
Look in your local library for information on making books with children. Stories turned into books will be treasured for years to come.
Materials- Paper
- Pen, markers, or crayons
- Photographs or old magazines
- Scissors
- Glue
Directions
- Write a story with your child about events in her life--a story in which she is the central character.
- Begin the story by saying, for example, "Today is a special day for (child's name) because she is going to __________."
- Write the story down, including your child's responses, and illustrate the story with drawings, photos, or pictures cut from magazines.
- Your child can help you choose and glue the pictures.