Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and understand key elements in a story, such as characters, setting, and plot.

Materials and Prep

• A Blippi book or video
• A piece of paper and crayons

Activities

1. Read or watch a Blippi story together.

Choose a Blippi book or video that your child enjoys. Read the book out loud or watch the video together, paying attention to the characters, setting, and plot.

2. Create a drawing of the story.

After experiencing the story, ask your child to draw a picture of their favorite part or character. Encourage them to include details from the story in their drawing.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Who is Blippi? Blippi is a fun character who loves to explore and learn about different things. He takes us on adventures and teaches us new things!"
• "What is a character? A character is a person or animal in a story. In the Blippi story, Blippi himself is the main character. Can you think of any other characters in the story?"
• "What is a setting? The setting is where the story takes place. In the Blippi story, the setting could be a farm, a zoo, or even a construction site. Where do you think the story took place?"
• "What is a plot? The plot is the events that happen in a story. In the Blippi story, we might see Blippi exploring different places and learning new things. What do you think happened in the story you watched or read?"