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Tell a story from a book with no words

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Open a picture book with no words, or cover the words on a familiar one. Point to what is happening on each page and tell it in short phrases, like the dog runs, the dog jumps, and pause for your toddler to point or answer.

Materials

  • Picture book without words
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Why it matters

Following the pictures on a page lets your toddler help lead the story, in their own way and at their own pace.

Benefit

Storytelling

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