Wacky Wednesday / Silly Story Chain
Silly Story Chain
Children take turns adding one sentence to a story that gets sillier with every turn, then read the finished tale aloud.
How to run it
- Sit in a circle and start the story with an opening sentence.
- Each child adds one sentence, building on what came before.
- Write the story down as it grows.
- Read the finished story aloud and let children illustrate their favourite part.
You will need
- paper
- pens
- drawing materials
Make it easier or harderYounger children can choose from picture prompts; older children can add rules like each sentence must rhyme.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5Building a group story develops listening, sequencing and creative language.
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