The Story Stone's Secret

Story Stones Adventure Developmental Domain(s): Language & Literacy, Social-Emotional Development Learning Objectives: Encourage expressive language and storytelling Develop sequencing and narrative thinking Foster collaboration and imaginative play Materials Needed: Smooth stones (or cardboard circles) Paint pens or stickers with images (animals, people, places, objects) Optional: draw your own story symbols Small bag or box to hold stones Instructions: Show the child the story stones or symbols. Invite them to pull 3–5 stones randomly. Encourage them to create a story using the items in order. Ask open-ended prompts (“What happens next?” “Where is this happening?”). Optionally, co-create the story or act it out with toys or puppets. Adaptations & Accessibility: Non-verbal learners: use picture cards and point to sequence the story. Vision impairments: use textured symbols or recorded descriptions. Sensory needs: substitute soft felt pieces for stones. Extension Ideas: Act out the story with puppets or props. Write or draw the story afterward. Create themed story sets (farm animals, space, emotions). Optional Visuals / Multimedia: AI-generated printable story-stone templates. Caregiver script for story prompts. Audio companion: guided “Story Stone Adventure.”