⭐ Daily Challenges
Tell It Back
Share a short story, then ask your child to retell it in their own words.
6 min🟣 Story Builder
Goal
Strengthen listening, memory and retelling.
💬 Theo is here today
Theo is in on this one, every way of answering counts: words, signs, pointing, or a talker.
💡 Why this matters
Short, repeatable wins build confidence faster than long practice sessions. One small success today makes tomorrow's talking feel easier.
How to play
- 1Tell a short true story about your day (4–5 sentences).
- 2Ask your child to tell it back to you.
- 3Fill in anything they missed together, gently.
Example conversation
You: ...and that's how I lost my keys in the garden.
Child: You went outside, you had keys, then they were gone!
Extra questions
- What happened first?
- What was the funniest part?
- How did the story end?
Skills practiced
- ✔ Listening
- ✔ Sequencing
- ✔ Memory
- ✔ Storytelling
Materials needed
None — just you and your child.
❤️ Parent tip
Five minutes counts. Stop while it is still fun.
Try it during
- 🍳 Breakfast
- 🚗 Car ride
- 🍽 Dinner
- 🛁 Bath time
- 🌙 Bedtime
- 🧹 Tidy-up time
Same activity, many moments — pick whichever fits your day.