Friday, May 27, 2011

Storybook Theater for 5-6 year olds



Give your child the opportunity to act out his storybooks for you!


Learning Skills


  • Cognitive/thinking skills
  • Creativity/dramatic play
  • Emotional expression
  • Gross motor development
  • Language and vocabulary development
  • Self-awareness/self-esteem


Materials


  • Favorite picture books
  • Towel or sheet
  • Floor
  • Chair


Instructions


  • Have your child select a few of his favorite picture books that he would like to act out.
  • Spread a large towel or sheet over the floor for the stage.
  • Sit in a chair and begin to read the story slowly.
  • Have your child stand in the middle of the stage and act out each scene as you read it.


Safety


Make sure none of the scenes is dangerous to act out. Read slowly and provide tips to get your child started if necessary.

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