Skill· 2.5y–6y· 2 min
Storytime Detective
A playful story comprehension activity where parent and child act out a simple story using household items, then retell and sequence events together.
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
- MilestoneSupported familiar-story retellingMind· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneRetells or summarizes story contentMind· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneShows nonverbal story understandingMind· 3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneAdds a sequenced storylineMind· 4y–5y· core
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneAssigns roles in shared playHeart· 4y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneNames objects in contextMind· 2.5y–3.8y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon