Ages 3–5
Story Basket Retell
Bring a favorite picture-book moment to life with a few simple props.
GET READY
A simple setup
Choose a familiar picture book and place two or three safe props in a basket.
Try it together
- 1
Read a familiar picture book.
- 2
Place a few safe props in a basket.
- 3
Invite the child to use them to retell a favorite part or what happened next.
Adult guidance
A GROWN-UP PROMPT
“What might happen after that?”
A note for grown-ups
- Choose age-appropriate props without small parts and supervise their use.
Simple adaptations
- Retell one favorite moment with one prop, gesture, or pointing.