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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