Use stories.

Stories are awesome for all ages. My favorite stories are the ones I use without any books. Instead, I like to paint a “word picture story.” I tell a story about something or someone to make a point, and do it in such a way that children can “see” the characters.

Here’s an example of the beginning of a “word picture story.”

“Little Jonathon was sitting all alone on a huge bench in the playground. His huge dark eyes were wet with tears, and more tears were running down his cheek. His thin body was shaking with sobs. He felt so alone until young Travis wheeled his wheelchair over to the bench. Travis looked very tiny in that big wheelchair. He couldn’t move his hands real well, but he sure knew how to smile. Travis smiled at Jonathon and said, “You look sad.”

Could you picture the two boys? That was the goal. You can invent your own stories to teach points about friendship, kindness, even class lessons.

Have a great day and a wonderful week-end.

Maryln