Books
Retell a favorite story
Age range: 3–5 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Books
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
After reading a well-loved book, close it and ask your child to tell you what happened in their own words. Fill in gently and warmly if they get stuck.
Materials
- Favorite picture book
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Why it matters
Retelling a story in their own words strengthens memory and the way children put ideas in order.
Benefit
Storytelling
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