Retelling Stories
Draw pictures that show story sequence
Retell a story using visual picture guides
Practice oral storytelling skills
“Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.”
— Proverbs 22:17 (WEB)Encourages listening and learning through storytelling
Gather children in a circle and explain that today we'll learn how to tell stories using pictures
Demonstrate how to draw simple pictures that show the beginning, middle, and end of a story
Children will draw a simple story from a Bible storybook, then use their pictures to retell the story
Simpler: Teacher helps draw story pictures
Challenge: Add details and more story events
Share a few story drawings with the whole group
Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to tell stories and share your love
Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about storytelling!
“We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of Yahweh, his strength, and his wondrous works that he has done.”
— Psalm 78:4 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Act out the memory verse with hand motions
Children are developing narrative skills and visual storytelling
Some children might find drawing challenging
Ability to sequence events and communicate story details