Actives stories – Lya and Roxy go for a walk
Have fun discovering the world of Lya and Roxy!
| Target: | Counselors |
| Time frame: | 15 to 30 minutes |
| Type of tool: | Activities |
| Ages: | 4 years, 5-6 years |
| Group size: | One group |
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Healthy Habits
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Description
Do you want to tell an engaging story to your younger campers? Introduce them to the story of “Lya and Roxy go for a walk”. This tool allows you to develop motor skills in the children while learning new things through an interactive story. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to explore various themes (winter, the smells, the shapes, collaboration, etc.).
Throughout the story, you will have several questions to explore with the children. Refer to the answers provided for each question to give the correct information to your group. You will have images to show and “It’s time to get moving” boxes to prompt action. We suggest doing the activity outdoors to make it closer to the reality of the story.
You can tell your story in various ways: by acting out the various character and getting your campers to play some small parts; by taking a “short walk” to discover the story along; sitting in a circle and pausing during reading to perform active movements; or standing and ready to move.
To prepare, set aside a specific time for your activity in your programming, ensuring you have the necessary materials. Refer to the activity guide that accompanies the story, which contains several animation tips. Also, view the motor skills videos to familiarize yourself with the exercises to be performed during the story.
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Goal(s)
Throughout the story, the children are invited to develop their motor skills as well as their knowledge of healthy eating. This activity will also teach them to recognize various elements through the learning achieved during the story, with the help of visual aids.
Tips and Tricks
During the story, add a sound signal each time you transition between an active moment and a reading moment. This will allow your group understand that it’s time to get back to the story.
You can also use the story to create your weekly theme. For example, host a culinary workshop to make a snowman out of fruits and vegetables or add a winter theme into your activities for the week (e.g., ice tag, winter sports yoga, relay race with hats, mittens, scarves, etc.).
Required material
- Printed copy of the story
- Printed copy of the activity guide
- Balls (ideally one per group of two)
Let’s have a chat!
Here are subjects to discuss with your campers before and after the activity. Ask them questions to see what they learnt.
- What was your favorite moment from the story?
- Did you like the theme?
- In your opinion, what is the difference between telling just a story and telling an active story?
- Have you ever practiced these motor skills before?
Here is a list of the learning that your campers can achieve during this activity
- Motor Skills
- Knowledge of Healthy Eating
- Discovery of new foods
- Sensory Exploration
- Knowledge related to the theme of the stories (e.g. jungle, winter)
- Determination
- Collaboration
- Creativity
