Welcome to the Whimsical Winter Story Circle!
Welcome students warmly and introduce the session. Explain that today they will embark on a creative journey to build a whimsical winter story together. Highlight the importance of storytelling in enhancing imagination and communication skills.
Setting Up Our Story Circle
Explain how the story circle will work. Arrange students in a circle and distribute materials. Encourage them to be open and creative.
Story Beginning: A Snowy Night
Present the first visual aid: a snowy landscape. Use the prompt to kickstart the story. Encourage students to contribute one sentence each, building on each other's ideas.
Introduce a visual of winter animals. Use the prompt to add characters to the story. Encourage creativity and ensure everyone participates.
Show an image of a cozy cabin. Use the prompt to develop the plot. Guide students to think about what happens next in the story.
Present a visual of a magical winter night sky. Use the prompt to bring the story to a climax. Encourage students to think about challenges and resolutions.
Guide the students to conclude the story. Use the visual of a sunrise to symbolize a new beginning. Encourage reflections on the story's journey.
Recap the story created by the students. Discuss the process and highlight the creativity and teamwork involved. Encourage students to share what they enjoyed most.
