Books

Act out a favorite story

Age range: 3–6 years

Duration
15 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

After reading a well-loved book, act it out together — you be one character, your child another — using silly voices and big movements.

Materials

  • Favorite picture book
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Why it matters

Bringing a story to life with their body deepens your child's understanding of the tale and stretches their imagination.

Benefit

Storytelling

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