Storytelling doesn’t have to happen at a table or on a screen.
With Story Clouds, children can build stories on the floor — using movement, props and imagination.
The projection board shows six clouds that naturally guide a story:
who, with whom, where, when, action and goal.
Story Clouds - Mini-storyboard projected on the floor
In the video, the facilitator places simple props on the clouds — facial expressions for characters, trees for location, a clock for time, a rocket for action and a big smile for the story goal. From there, the story comes to life.
3 activity ideas using Story Clouds
1. Visual story building
Children place props on each cloud to create a clear, visual story structure. Perfect for younger kids who need concrete elements to support storytelling.
2. Jump & act the story
Children jump from cloud to cloud, acting out each part of the story using body movement and facial expressions. A great way to combine language, emotions and physical activity.
3. Step-by-step storytelling
Using the clouds as prompts, children tell the story in order - one cloud at a time - learning how to build simple narratives with a beginning, middle and goal.
Where to get story ideas?
- current classroom topics or weekly themes
- books and fairy tales you’ve read together
- real-life situations or challenges children talk about
- seasonal events and holidays
Sometimes all it takes is one cloud to start a great story.
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LavaVision Team
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