Early Story Builders
Guided activities that build simple narratives from creative prompts and images.
Description : Through guided creative exercises, this course encourages students to construct simple narratives from visual prompts, nurturing the early skills of story building and imaginative expression.
Category : English
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Foundations of Storytelling
Section 1: What is a Story?
- Lesson 1: Discovering Stories
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering Stories
- Lesson 2: Story Beginnings
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Story Beginnings
Section 2: Simple Story Characters
- Lesson 1: Meet the Main Character
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Meet the Main Character
- Lesson 2: Fun Sidekicks
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Fun Sidekicks
Section 3: Setting the Scene
- Lesson 1: Creating a Friendly World
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Creating a Friendly World
- Lesson 2: Imagining a Place to Explore
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Imagining a Place to Explore
Section 4: Basic Problem and Resolution
- Lesson 1: Finding a Little Challenge
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Finding a Little Challenge
- Lesson 2: Solving the Problem
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Solving the Problem
Section 5: Building a Story Together
- Lesson 1: Sharing Story Ideas
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Sharing Story Ideas
- Lesson 2: Simple Collaborative Story Time
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Collaborative Story Time
Module 2: Crafting Characters and Plot
Section 1: Character Introductions
- Lesson 1: Introducing Your Hero
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing Your Hero
- Lesson 2: Creating a Friendly Villain
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating a Friendly Villain
Section 2: Everyday Adventures
- Lesson 1: A Day in the Life
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: A Day in the Life
- Lesson 2: Little Adventures at Home
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Little Adventures at Home
Section 3: Building the Plot
- Lesson 1: What Happens Next?
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: What Happens Next?
- Lesson 2: Simple Story Progression
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Story Progression
Section 4: Emotions in Stories
- Lesson 1: Happy Moments
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Happy Moments
- Lesson 2: Feeling a Little Sad
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Feeling a Little Sad
Section 5: Story Mapping
- Lesson 1: Drawing a Simple Story Map
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Drawing a Simple Story Map
- Lesson 2: Plotting a Short Journey
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Plotting a Short Journey
Module 3: Using Visual Prompts
Section 1: Drawing and Storytelling
- Lesson 1: Picture Prompts for Stories
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Picture Prompts for Stories
- Lesson 2: Telling a Story from a Drawing
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Telling a Story from a Drawing
Section 2: Exploring Settings Through Art
- Lesson 1: Transforming Images into Settings
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Transforming Images into Settings
- Lesson 2: Imagined Places from Pictures
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Imagined Places from Pictures
Section 3: Character Sketches
- Lesson 1: Visualizing a Character
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Visualizing a Character
- Lesson 2: Creating a Story from a Sketch
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating a Story from a Sketch
Section 4: Creative Scene Building
- Lesson 1: Building Scenes Step-by-Step
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Building Scenes Step-by-Step
- Lesson 2: Setting the Stage with Art
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Setting the Stage with Art
Section 5: Linking Pictures to Words
- Lesson 1: Turning a Picture into a Sentence
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Turning a Picture into a Sentence
- Lesson 2: Writing a Short Story from an Image
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Writing a Short Story from an Image
Module 4: Interactive Storytelling
Section 1: Group Story Sessions
- Lesson 1: Round Robin Story Time
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Round Robin Story Time
- Lesson 2: Adding to a Friend’s Story
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Adding to a Friend’s Story
Section 2: Story Games
- Lesson 1: Playing with Story Dice
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Playing with Story Dice
- Lesson 2: Matching Picture Cards
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Matching Picture Cards
Section 3: Role-Playing Basics
- Lesson 1: Acting Out a Simple Story
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Acting Out a Simple Story
- Lesson 2: Pretend Play in Stories
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Pretend Play in Stories
Section 4: Using Voice and Expression
- Lesson 1: Expressive Reading Time
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Expressive Reading Time
- Lesson 2: Adding Fun Sound Effects
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Adding Fun Sound Effects
Section 5: Reviewing and Redoing
- Lesson 1: Revisiting Our Favorite Parts
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Revisiting Our Favorite Parts
- Lesson 2: Changing the Ending Together
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Changing the Ending Together
Module 5: Your Story, Your Voice
Section 1: Personal Narratives
- Lesson 1: Sharing My Favorite Day
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Sharing My Favorite Day
- Lesson 2: Telling a Simple Memory
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Telling a Simple Memory
Section 2: Telling Tales with Art
- Lesson 1: Drawing My Own Story
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Drawing My Own Story
- Lesson 2: Explaining My Drawing
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Explaining My Drawing
Section 3: Building Story Blocks
- Lesson 1: Using Story Prompts to Create
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Story Prompts to Create
- Lesson 2: Mixing Simple Ideas
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Mixing Simple Ideas
Section 4: Creative Writing Basics
- Lesson 1: Forming Short Sentences
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Forming Short Sentences
- Lesson 2: Choosing the Right Words
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Choosing the Right Words
Section 5: Celebrating Our Stories
- Lesson 1: Story Show and Tell
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Story Show and Tell
- Lesson 2: Personal Story Showcase
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Personal Story Showcase