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  • Story Code Cracker

    The Story Code Cracker is a story grammar tool that will unlock the secret to organizing and telling stories! This colorful, easy-to-use tool helps kids visualize a clear story sequence by giving them a research-based pattern, making storytelling much easier. Includes a  Read-and-Retell Guide and a Recommended Book List to build important narrative language skills. 

    SKILLS THIS WORKS ON
    • Vocabulary
    • Narrative language skills
    • Sentence structure
    • Sequencing
    • Memory and recall
    DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

    Help children master the art of retelling stories. The Story Code Cracker is a colorful, portable, easy to use strip that is designed to help kids visualize the logical sequence of a story, making storytelling easier by giving it more structure.

    The story grammar pattern is a widely researched and powerful tool for helping organize ideas, whether retelling a book, sharing an experience or creating a story from scratch. The colorful icons guide kids through the sequence of a story, breaking it down into manageable parts.

    Perfect tool for keeping on a desk,  the bed side table or toting around in your bag for when you are on the go.

    The Read-and-Retell Guide shares explicit instructions on how to use the Story Code Cracker, including details about dialogic reading, a research based technique for reading with your child. You'll also find outlines of several popular picture book retells that you can start using today, as well as a recommended picture book list.

    Give your readers a pattern and help them crack the code to retell their favorite stories with ease.

    KEY BENEFITS
    SIMPLIFIES STORY ORDER AND RECALL

    You'll remember what comes next because you are holding the answer right in your hands. Those brightly colored squares are your new best story friend.

    YOU PICK THE BOOKS

    You know your child best. Our included Book List puts you in charge of the content that interests your child. Get a new batch from the library every week and crack those story codes!

    ENGAGES YOUR LEARNER

    No more falling asleep at story time! Reading is active when you know what to listen for, and you can see what's coming.

    FEELS LIKE A GAME

    Your brain loves following a pattern and cracking a code. Invite your child on a code cracking mission with every book you read. Your kid will have fun and barely notice that they are building important skills for school like reading comprehension and vocabulary.

    CONTENTS: The Story Cracker Strip, Read-and-Retell Guide, Recommended Book List

    WHO'S THIS FOR?

    Parents, therapists, and educators who work with children ages 5 and up who struggle to organize their thoughts to tell stories.

    SHIPPING INFO

    This is a digital product. You will receive a link to a Google Slide Set that you will copy to your Google account. There are also slides that can be downloaded, printed, and laminated if desired.

    OUR GUARANTEE

    We guarantee all our products to be in good working order and contain all parts. Should you experience any issues, please contact support@story-stage.com and we'll make it right!

    Regular price $8.99 Sale price $7.00
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    Benefits of Using Story Stage

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    Improved Vocabulary
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    Understand abstract skills
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    Phonics, Reading, Fluency & More
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    Works with mixed-needs groups
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    Improved Social Communication
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    And so much more!
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    No Prep or Planning to Play

    All of our games are made to make learning as easy as having fun! Designed for zero prep and instant play, our games help build essential skills like reading, communication, literacy, and social skills—all while keeping players engaged and entertained. Perfect for classrooms, groups, clinics or even one-on-one, they offer a seamless blend of education and fun, making skill-building effortless and exciting for everyone!

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    25 Years of Experience In Your Corner

    We are Rebekah and Leigh. Professionally, we are a speech-language and academic-language therapist. But mostly we're parents.

    Teaching kids how to talk with and listen to others is critical to their success with friends and in school.

    We create games to help kids improve all aspects of their communication. And we do it in a fun and easy way!

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