| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| What topic | Writing narratives |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome, little explorers! Today, we are going to embark on a magical adventure into the world of stories. Are you ready to use your imagination? Let’s put on our thinking caps and warm up those creative minds!
To start our adventure, let’s gather around our Story Tree! Imagine our Story Tree as a magical tree that grows wonderful stories instead of leaves. Each leaf represents a tiny piece of a story waiting to be told.
Visualize the Tree: As we sit around the tree, let’s close our eyes for a moment and imagine what our tree might look like. What colors can you see? Are there sparkling lights or funny creatures hiding in the branches?
Story Leaves: Now, I want each of you to pick an imaginary leaf from our Story Tree. As you hold your leaf, think of one special word that makes you feel happy, excited, or curious. It could be anything — a “dragon,” “ice cream,” or “adventure.”
When we share our special words, we are starting to build our own stories right here together! I’ll go first!
Now, it’s your turn! Raise your hand, and when it’s your turn, share the word from your imaginary leaf, and let’s see what kind of adventures we can create together!
As we share our special words, remember: these are the beginnings of our narratives! Each word is a stepping-stone to a fantastic story that you will create with your own imagination.
Let’s keep these words in our minds as we start our storytelling adventure today. Who knows what magical tales await us? Let’s begin writing our narratives and creating our own beautiful stories! 🌈📚