Get creative with telling stories and improving your literacy skills.

Tell Me A Story One: Story Play Mat

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	Activity 2 Story Play Mat	Roll of paper Tape Crayons Paint Paintbrush Variety of toys or objects to play with such as dolls, animal figurines, blocks	En1/1 Spoken Language Ar1/1.2 to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination

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Activity 2

Story Play Mat

Roll of paper
Tape
Crayons
Paint
Paintbrush
Variety of toys or objects to play with such as dolls, animal figurines, blocks

En1/1 Spoken Language
Ar1/1.2 to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination

Activity 2
Story Play Mat

Practical Resources:

Roll of paper
Tape
Crayons
Paint
Paintbrush
Variety of toys or objects to play with such as dolls, animal figurines, blocks

Relation to Curriculum in England:

En1/1 Spoken Language
Ar1/1.2 to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination

Downloads:

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How do I use these activities?

Encouraging imaginative play is a great way to promote creativity and storytelling in children. In this activity, your child will create a background scene to use with toy characters and tell their own story. This activity meets the National Curriculum of England's Art & Design and English standards, making it a valuable addition to any classroom or homeschooling curriculum.

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