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Give children plenty of opportunities to recall and describe the sequence of events. As you read stories or go on field trips, ask children to remember what happened first, next, and after that.
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With children ages 3 and younger, use whole sheets of construction paper rather than smaller pieces so children have plenty of room to write and draw, and do not need to cut.
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As children invent their own stories, draw their own story sequence cards, and then tell their stories to each other, listen carefully. Write their words. Extend vocabulary, too. Talk about the art elements (line, shape, form, color, texture).
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Choose a favorite season. Remember what you did, or invent an adventure.
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With an adult’s help, write down the four most important happenings (such as snow falls, you make a snow sculpture, decorate it, the sun melts it). These are your story scenes.
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For 3-year-olds, use regular-size sheets of construction paper.
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For 4 years and older, fold a 12- by 18-inch sheet of white construction paper in half and make a sharp crease. Fold it in half the other direction and crease. Cut along the folds with Crayola® Scissors to make four cards.
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On each piece, draw a scene in your story with Crayola® Construction Paper™ Crayons. Write the story on the scenes, on the back, or on other paper.
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Tell your story with the illustrations to adults and your friends.