The humble box can be the stimulus for a wide variety of interesting activities that provide learning opportunities across the early years curriculum.
Adult-led activities
Tell us a story
Stimulate children's imaginations with a 'magical' story box during a storytelling session.
Key learning intentions
*To be familiar with the main elements of stories *To use their imagination in stories and play Adult:child ratio 1:6
Resources
*A story box (this should look exciting - use a jewellery box or a decorated cardboard box, perhaps lined with velvet) *three or four items relating to your made-up story (for example, a ring belonging to a king, the key to a castle, a piece of silver fabric to represent a river) Activity content
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