Storytelling jar
Think of it as a storytelling terrarium. Children enjoy using the storytelling jar to inspire their imagination and tell stories about its inhabitants. Encourage children to change the story stones in order to create new and different stories. Put one on a desk or table as inspiration for a young writer. The experience of planning for and actually making the jar is fun and highly imaginative. Time to make: 1½–2 hours Ages To make: 5+ (with the help of an adult) To use: 3+ Players: 1+ Materials 9" diameter lid or circular stencil marker ¼ yard green felt scissors needle and thread stuffing glass jar (dill pickle or applesauce size) fabric glue hole punch paper scraps sharp knife a button masking tape story stones Photography: ©Buff Strickland
