Story Stones:

 

Here we go! The first OFFICIAL post on here (aside from the pre-launch posts). Wednesday nights will be focusing on “outstanding practice” and will include activity ideas, tips for getting the best out of your staff and suggestions to help transform plain and boring resources into exciting, inviting opportunities to play and learn!

 

As mentioned, the first feature in this series is story stones. Story stones are growing in popularity and are an easy affordable resource to make/supply to your setting. 

 

 

The above picture is the current story stones I use. There are 5 in the set and include:

• A place
• An idea
• A person
• A time
• An event

We have used these stones many times now and the imagination it provokes is truly amazing! From “James” being stuck on a wooden plank before being rescued by Superman to “Alice” flying in a rocket to space with mummy, there are literally hundreds of story combinations that can be created!

I usually do a bit of pre-work before the activity such as getting them to share stories, do some mark making and share some news. This sparks natural imagination and will generate ideas and thoughts into the children’s little minds!!

This resource and activity links in with:

• PSE – Working together, sharing and taking turns.
• CL –   Building up new vocabulary, using different types of language.
• UW – Recalling familiar events, talking about the world around them.

 

So there we are! The first of many posts. I really hope you have enjoyed it and please let me know what you think by commenting below or tweeting me at @starburst_stuie 

Thanks so much for all your support!!