Top 5 Storytelling Activities with Spidey Coloring Pages
My son always asks me questions about the characters portrayed in Spidey coloring pages. I suggested we use them for some games that will help us understand their motivation better and continue the story of their adventures.
Use a Prompts Jar
Find an empty jar in the kitchen and complete several Spidey coloring pages with different characters. Cut them out and glue them to pieces of paper. Write a noun or phrase on each piece. Put the images inside the jar and ask your guests to take turns and take a pic out of the jar. They will have to start telling a story about the character on the card and use the words written on it. If it is too difficult for them to come up with ideas, help them by asking questions about the characters’ surroundings and other protagonists present in the scene.
When we started doing such exercises, the stories we created were far from perfect. However, after some practice, my son learned how to create the most unusual plot twists. I am always fascinated by his ability to add something unusual to the tale and take everyone by surprise.
Create Story Maps
Many Spidey coloring pages show protagonists on the move. They look as if they are trying to find something. That is why we decided to draw a large treasure map. Ask youngsters to create a map of a fictional town on a large construction paper. Add schools, hospitals, and public spaces. Cut out the figures from the completed illustrations and put them in various places on the map. Start telling a story, trying to explain what they are doing there. It will allow you to understand their mission better and make your narrative sound logical.
It can be a simple recital of one’s everyday activities or a fast-paced tale about unforgettable adventures. Every story should culminate with Spidey reaching a specific goal. He may find a lost item, save someone, or defeat his enemy. It will keep everyone entertained and help youngsters improve their abilities.
Use Paper Finger Puppets
Preschoolers love playing with paper puppets. As such sets might be pricey, you can save money by creating them yourself. Print Spidey coloring pages in a smaller size on a thick sheet of paper, complete them, and cut out the figures you want to use. Wrap a paper band around your child’s finger to take the measurements, and then glue the strip to create a simple ring. Next, glue the paper figures to the rings and use them to role-play various scenarios.
First, ask youngsters to introduce themselves and tell everyone what their characters are trying to achieve. Then, they can communicate with each other to get assistance, discuss plans, or plot how to defeat the common foe. It will teach them how to work within a team and interact with each other.
Play Hot Stones
My son always brings home stones when we go for a walk. We already have an impressive collection of them at home. This is why I decided to use them for another popular storytelling activity. Find some rocks with a smooth surface and glue the cut-outs from Spidey coloring pages to them. Use paints to decorate the stones and give them a magical look. During a party, put the stones inside a box and ask each guest to take a stone. They will have to start telling a story in the same order they drew the rocks.
Ask the participants to briefly describe a scene and stop at the most interesting place to create a cliffhanger. Then, move to the next person quickly, as if passing a hot stone to them. We laugh a lot when playing this game. Each guest is trying to end their story in the most peculiar way to make it difficult for the next participant to continue. It results in the most unpredictable plot twists ever.
Finish the Story Game
This activity is perfect for groups of 2-8 people. The main goal is to create a well-balanced narrative. Sit in a circle and put cut-outs from Spidey coloring pages in the bowl. Ask each person to take out one character and contribute one sentence during each round that involves this protagonist or antagonist. This exercise helps youngsters memorize large volumes of information, develop new ideas, and build enticing plots together. Moreover, it allows them to develop a polished story about the adventures of their favorite superheroes.
