Group Story Creation
To develop collaborative skills and shared ownership through creating a group story.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Personal, Social & Emotional
- Learning area: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Level: EYFS 3-4
Objectives
- Contributes ideas to group story
- Listens to others' contributions
- Builds on peers' ideas
- Shows shared ownership
Materials
- Large story paper
- Story starter cards
- Drawing materials
- Recording device
Instructions
STARTING THE STORY: 'Once upon a time, there was a... what? You choose! A dragon? Brilliant! Once upon a time there was a dragon who... what happened next? Elena?'
ENSURING INCLUSION: 'Great idea, Leo! What do you think, Amara? Would you like to add something? Everyone's ideas make our story better!' Ensure all voices are heard.
RECORDING THE STORY: Write or record the story as children create it. Read it back: 'Listen to the amazing story WE wrote! This bit was Leo's idea, this was Elena's!' Shared ownership matters.
DISCUSSING THE PROCESS: 'Was it easy or hard to create a story together? You had to listen to each other and agree! That's real teamwork. Our story is better because EVERYONE contributed!'