A spoon, a sock, and a toy. What could those three things have in common? In Finn’s Corner, they might be the beginning of an adventure!
This simple storytelling game gives everyone a chance to add an idea. There are no right answers, and the story can be as silly as you like.
Gather three story starters
With a grown-up, choose three safe, familiar objects. You could use a soft toy, a cup, and a hat. Pictures of objects work just as well.
Place them where everyone can see them. Then ask:
- Who is going on an adventure?
- Where are they going?
- How will one of these objects help them?
Take turns adding an idea
One person starts with a sentence. The next person adds what happens next. Maybe a hat becomes a boat, or a cup holds a tiny treasure.
Children can contribute with words, gestures, drawings, or their communication device. A grown-up can offer two choices if getting started feels tricky.
Keep going for a few minutes, then decide together how the adventure ends. You can draw your favorite part afterward or tell the story again with a different ending.
What would your three story objects be? Share them in the comments.
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