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✨ Little Storytellers: Simple Story Writing for Young Children ✨
- Angela Comer-Lam
- 12 minutes ago
- 2 min read
15 September 2025
Hello Wonderful Families,
This week, we’re celebrating our littlest storytellers! Even before children can write full sentences, they have big ideas and wonderful imaginations just waiting to be shared. Let’s make “writing” feel fun, easy, and magical—no pressure, just play!
1. Tell a Story with Pictures
Invite your child to draw a picture of anything they like—a family outing, their favorite animal, or a silly made-up creature!
After they finish, ask them to tell you about their drawing.
Write down their words exactly as they say them, then read it back together.
Example: “This is my cat. She’s wearing a hat and flying to the moon!”
Why it works: Children see that their spoken words can become stories on the page.
2. Story Stones or Cards
Collect a few small stones (or use cards/paper) and draw simple pictures on them: a sun, a
boat, a dog, a cupcake, etc.
Let your child pick 2–3 and help them make up a story using those pictures.
Encourage silly stories: “Once upon a time, the dog sailed the boat to find a cupcake!”
Why it works: This builds imagination and helps little ones link ideas together.
3. “Who, Where, What” Stories
Ask your child three questions:
Who is in your story? (A dinosaur? A fairy? Their teddy bear?)
Where does it happen? (The park? The moon? Under the bed?)
What happens next? (They find treasure! They have a picnic! They make a new friend!)
Put their answers together for a mini story. Draw pictures to go with it if you like!
4. Family Story Time
At bedtime or quiet time, make up a short story together. Start with “Once upon a time...” and let your child finish the sentence. Add your own ideas and keep going, passing the story back and forth.
No need to write anything down—just share a giggle and let their imagination soar!
Tips for Encouraging Little Writers
Celebrate every story, no matter how short or silly.
Use lots of praise: “I love your idea!” or “That’s such a funny ending!”
Remember: Drawing, talking, and pretending are all important parts of learning to write.
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