Learning through play
Paint Story Stones
Collect smooth stones, paint one simple image on each, then pull them from a bag to build a story together. A resource that lasts years.
Ages
3-5, 5-7
Level
EYFS, KS1
Subject
Art
Duration
40 min
What you'll need
- Smooth pebbles
- Acrylic paint or pens
- A cloth bag
What the learner will explore
- Storytelling
- Symbols
- Sequencing
How to do it
- 1
Collect and wash ten pebbles.
- 2
Paint one simple image on each.
- 3
Let them dry properly.
- 4
Pull three out and tell a story.
Make it easier
Use stickers instead of paint.
Make it harder
Write the story down afterwards with a beginning, middle and end.
Try it differently
Hide them outdoors for someone to find and use.
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