Skip to the list of “Free Printables for Story Extension Activities”
These printables have been used in some of the story extension activities found in this site. Feel free to download them and use them with your child to extend your story experiences.
Why Use Story Extension Activities?
The objective of these learning activities is to promote knowledge, understanding and skills within children. Each activity is specifically designed for the book it is based on.
The activities focus on different key elements. For example, you’ll find some activities focus strongly on maths while others centre on art. Some activities combine different aspects such as science and technology together. The activities may include:
- Art
- Cooking
- Language
- Maths
- Messy Play or Sensory Play
- Science
- Technology
When to Use Story Extension Activities
In order to ensure your child has fun participating in these activities, choose a time to do the activities when your child is:
• refreshed and well-rested. Hungry and tired children will struggle to learn and participate in anything and will certainly not enjoy the experience.
• Free of distractions or not engaged in something they love to do. For example, if your child is watching his/her favourite TV programme, that’s probably not the time to introduce one of these activities.
We hope that these free printables will enhance your story extension activities so that you’ll enjoy these learning activities together. Have fun!
  
These items are free to access, but you must be logged in to have access. |
This is an efficient clean-up method which I wish I’d known about years ago. It works really well with blocks such as Duplo or Lego, or any other construction set or small toys.
No matter how many art and craft activities I provide for the boys, they can never compare to the wonders discovered when children have the opportunity to get outside and explore. 
Ever since I read about drawing with light, I’ve wanted to try it with the boys. Last night, we finally had the opportunity. This is something you really have to try as it’s so effective! Better still, it’s really easy to organise and do. So grab the torches and the camera, it’s time to play!