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Highlights
GradesFive's, Four's, Infant/Toddler, Kindergarten, Mixed Ages, Preschool, School Age, Three's
Pages2
TypePDF
SourceChildCareEd
PriceFree
License: Creative Commons BY
Description
The Story Basket is a hands-on way to bring oral storytelling to life in the Montessori environment. By combining simple objects with spoken words, children engage their senses, imagination, and memory. This activity encourages listening, sequencing, and creativity while honoring the oral tradition of storytelling.
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