Prompt 1: Feelings time machine
Ask, "If you could travel back into tonight's story, which moment would you visit again and why?" Encourage your child to name the feelings they experienced and how those feelings might change the story's ending.
Prompt 2: The kindness ripple
Invite your child to imagine how the main character could spread kindness to a new friend. This helps them connect storytelling themes to real-life scenarios they may encounter tomorrow.
Prompt 3: Change the setting
Challenge your little storyteller to move the tale to a brand-new place—perhaps the moon, a deep ocean cave, or your backyard. Notice how the change inspires fresh dialogue, obstacles, and solutions.
Prompt 4: What would you do?
Pause the audio mid-adventure and ask, "What would you do if you were the hero right now?" Let your child direct the action, then compare their choices with the story's resolution.
Prompt 5: The calm-down ending
After the story, co-create a calming ending that includes a stretch, breath, or affirmation inspired by the characters. It's a gentle transition from imaginative play to restful sleep.
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