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Story Time Sharing

Narrative Writing Begins

Day 105of 180
Week 21of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Share personal narrative stories with classmates

2

Practice active listening skills

3

Learn to ask respectful questions about others' stories

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:1

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”

— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)

Teaches kindness when listening and responding to others

📦 Materials Needed

  • drawing paper
  • crayons
  • previous days' story writings
  • listening ears chart
  • question starters card
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in circle, remind students about listening respectfully. Review 'Kind Listener' expectations.

💭 Review Question: What makes a good listener?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate how to share a story and how to ask gentle questions

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at the person speaking
  • Wait until they finish
  • Ask friendly questions
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a story interesting?
  • How can we show we're listening?
3Activity: Story Circle Share (7 min)
presentation

Students take turns sharing their week's narrative stories

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle
  2. Each child shares their story
  3. Others listen quietly
  4. Ask one kind question after each story
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps students ask questions

Challenge: Students generate their own unique questions

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate everyone's storytelling

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of story time?
  • What did you learn about listening today?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us listen and be kind to each other. Amen.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about creating story characters!

💎 Memory Verse

Ephesians 4:32

“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also forgave you.”

— Ephesians 4:32 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Kind Listener Hand Motion

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning narrative storytelling and communication skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice active listening at home
  • Encourage children to share their stories
  • Model respectful questioning
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children may feel shy sharing stories

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, ability to listen, and basic question-asking skills

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record stories for family members
  • Create a class story book
  • Draw pictures of favorite shared stories

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