Even though my daughter is only 14 months, she loves it when I create a story that's not in one of her books. Here are some guidelines that I tend to follow when I tell her stories.
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Start with a fun lead character. Someone that is familiar like your child, a pet, or an animal.
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Take the time of day into account. Bedtime stories should be soothing...save the action stories for during the day.
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Tailor the tale to your child's interests. Create a story around what you child enjoys. If he is into trucks, have the lead character be a truck driver.
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Work in suggestions (great for older children). Ask your child for their input. They'll love it when their ideas come to life!
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Vary your tone. Be upset when there is a sad part and speed up to convey action. Add funny sounds to make the story more exciting. Even young babies can distinguish the tone of your.
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Choose the perfect ending. If you finish the story with a cliffhanger, your child will anticipate the next story time.
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