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Age range: 3-6
Theme Area: Overcoming Obstacles
Related Episode: A Crown for Princess Kidoodle
Subjects/Skills: Language Development; Creative Thinking
Materials Needed:
Obstacle
Directions:
Talk about what the Dragon Tales friends had to do to get Princess Kidoodle's crown. Say, "All the Dragon Tales friends had to do something that was difficult for them. Zak and Wheezie had to take turns, Ord had to face his fear of thunder, and Cassie had to speak up."
Ask your child to think more about the story. You might say, "Let's imagine that you were helping the Dragon Tales gang get the princess' crown back. What is something that you find really hard to do?"
Use this discussion to make up a story about your child overcoming that obstacle.
You might say, "There was only one thing left for the Dragon Tales gang to do before they could get back Princess Kidoodle's crown. Everyone knew that it was going to be really hard for Shaun to hop on one foot, but they helped him practice. They showed him to practice keeping his balance. What do you think happened next? Was Shaun able to help the Dragon Tales gang get the crown for Princess Kidoodle?"
Encourage your child to finish the story by telling how he overcame the obstacle, then write it down. You may want to use the story again and come up with another solution.
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