Story sticks

We trust people more when we know they listen to us and respect our ideas.

Create a Story Stick (or ball) you can pass around with your kids. Start to tell a story and have each person who receives the stick add something to the plot. They must respect what each family member adds to the story by not destroying any previous ideas. If your daughter says that Goldilocks “wasn’t hungry,” then your son cannot have her chow down when it’s his turn with the Story Stick. This activity builds trust and respect for others’ ideas and sparks creativity.