Play & Practice

Story Changes Direction

A familiar story can make room for a wonderfully unexpected idea. Share imaginary characters and possibilities, listen to a partner and discover how many directions a tale might take. Children can contribute through pictures, pointing or words, with no polished ending or reading performance required. Four optional ways to play let you choose a comfortable challenge and change it together.

Suggested ages:

3
–9
About 2 minutes to prepare
About 10 minutes of play
Review status: Development preview: professional review and family pilot pending
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The thinking behind this activity

The activity provides shared storytelling and a chance to adapt an idea. It does not assess language level or reveal a child’s emotional state from the story they tell.
Explore the skills: Language and communication · Playing together · Trying a different rule

What you will need

Large printed or hand-drawn picture cards and space to share a story; reading is optional.

Ways to open this activity

Planned launch prices in US dollars. Paid access is not open yet. Try a free sample today.

Complete Activity Library — Current Edition

US$29.90

100 activities in this edition, including this one.

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Just this activity

US$1.90

One parent guide, four ways to play, and any essential printable materials.

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Age collections overlap. The complete edition counts each activity once and includes the three free samples. No automatic renewal is planned for these editions.

Age is a guide. Keep adult supervision appropriate to the materials and your child, and stop if the activity becomes frustrating.

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