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Tell the next chapter: a play idea for 4 and 5 year olds

Seeing their own words written down shows children that what they say can be read. It takes about 15 minutes and uses a picture book you've just read, paper, crayons.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Tell the next chapter4 and 5 year olds · about 15 minutes

You need: a picture book you've just read, paper, crayons.

  1. After reading a story, ask "What do you think happens next?"
  2. Write down what your child says, word for word.
  3. Ask them to draw a picture for it.
  4. Read their new chapter back to them.

Builds: language and talking and thinking and problem solving. Seeing their own words written down shows children that what they say can be read.

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