You don't need hours to spark your child's imagination. These quick 5-minute games can be played anywhere, anytime:
1. What Happens Next?
Start a story and stop at an exciting moment. Ask your child, "What do you think happens next?" Let them take the story in any direction they want.
2. Character Switch
Take a familiar story (like Rory Rose) and ask, "What if the main character was different? What if Rory was a dinosaur instead of a girl?"
3. Sound Story
Make a sound (like rain, footsteps, or a door creaking) and ask your child to tell you a story about what's making that sound.
4. Magic Object
Point to any object and say, "This is magic! What can it do?" Let their imagination run wild with possibilities.
5. Story Chain
Start a sentence, then let your child finish it. Keep going back and forth to build a story together.
These games are perfect for waiting rooms, car rides, or those few minutes before dinner is ready!