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A Step-By-Step Guide to Helping Your Child Write a Story - Reading Eggs

: Every good story needs a hurdle, whether it’s a character fighting the odds or a "coming of age" moment. IMG_20201225_203640_588mp4

If you're looking to create a narrative from your own memories, here are a few tips from Reading Eggs and Reedsy : A Step-By-Step Guide to Helping Your Child Write

Leo, a seven-year-old with a penchant for detective novels, wasn't looking for sugar plums. He was looking for proof. He had set up his tablet—the very one that recorded your video—near the fireplace to catch the "big guy" in the act. He had set up his tablet—the very one

Leo’s video showed the kitten, which he later named "Noodle," engaging in a fierce battle with a low-hanging tinsel strand. The "story" wasn't about a mythical visitor from the North Pole; it was about a shivering stray finding its first home. When Leo found Noodle the next morning, curled up in his dad's oversized slipper, it became the best "gift" 2020 had to offer. Want to write your own?

: Move from the Beginning to a Turning Point, and finally to a Resolution.

: Give your protagonist unique, real-life qualities to make them stand out.