Skill· 3y–4y· 2 min
Make it up! II
Guide your child in creating an original story, then act it out with toys. Focus on storytelling structure, sentence length, and creative expression.
Free to do together whenever you like.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneIndependent connected storytellingMind· 4y–5y· core· Steps 8, 9, 10, 18, 19, 20
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 10, 20
- MilestoneLinks statements and sticks to a main theme or intention.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 8, 9, 10, 18, 19, 20
- MilestonePlans a pretend scenarioMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Steps 4, 5
- MilestoneLonger sentencesMind· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 8, 9, 18
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Steps 3, 4, 5
- MilestoneAnswers simple open questionsMind· 2.3y–3.3y· core· Steps 2, 3, 4, 5
- MilestoneUses three- to five-word sentencesMind· 2y–4y· stretch· Steps 7, 8, 12, 17
- MilestoneCombines two wordsMind· 14mo–3y· core· Step 7
Visual example
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