Description
SPIN THE YARN OF THE STORY!
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | SPIN THE YARN OF THE STORY! |
| Code | SL-1-15 |
| Activity Goal | To complete the puzzle by matching each piece to the corresponding numbered box and storyline prompt. |
| Skills Developed | Story comprehension • Concentration & memory • Imagination • Understanding of story elements (characters, plot, moral) |
Materials Needed
| Item | Details / Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Activity sheet | 1 | Storyline divided into four numbered boxes (1–4) |
| Puzzle cut-outs | 4 | Scenes from “The Monkey and the Cap Seller” |
Storyline Boxes
| Box # | Scene (Concise) | Key Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A cap seller took a nap in the forest; naughty monkeys stole his caps. | Theft while he sleeps |
| 2 | He woke up and saw the monkeys wearing his caps. | Discovery |
| 3 | The clever cap seller threw his own cap; the monkeys imitated him and tossed theirs. | Trick works |
| 4 | He collected all the caps and happily continued his journey. | Resolution |
Step-by-Step Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Set up the activity: Place all materials in front of the child. Explain that they must complete the story by putting each puzzle piece into the correct numbered box. |
| 2 | Tell the story: Narrate The Monkey and the Cap Seller with expressive voice and actions to help the child link scenes to pieces. |
| 3 | Explore pieces: Let the child examine each of the four pieces. Ask what is happening in each picture and which part of the story it shows. |
| 4 | Sequence the story: Support the child to match pieces to boxes 1 → 4 (first, next, then, last). |
| 5 | Discuss & celebrate: Revisit the full story. Ask, “What did the monkeys do?” “Why did the cap seller throw his cap?” Praise their effort and celebrate the completed “monkey tale.” |
Spin The Yarn of The Story Kit