Children love fairy tales. Classic stories that involve the main character falling into some sort of predicament and working to find her way out. Fairy tales are an original form of storytelling. Children love the thrill of the adventure and trying to figure out how the characters will get out of the predicament they find themselves in. Everyone love a good fairy tale.
But, have you ever wondered how the stories might have unfolded if they were told from a different perspective. Change the point of view with these fairy tale story writing prompts.
Fairy Tale Story Writing Prompts
What did those mean stepsisters think when their mother remarried and they suddenly had a beautiful step-sister?
How about the troll who lives under the bridge. Why did he get so upset when those loud goats arrived at his bridge?
Flipping the story around and changing the point of view in classic stories and fairy tales will inspire your child to write new fantastic stories.
Print off our fairy tale story writing prompts (click the link) and let your kids choose a topic at random. There are 20 different fairy tale and classic story options to choose from.
We put our story writing prompts in a large mason jar...I love mason jars...and my daughters can simple reach inside and pick out a prompt.
My daughter took the perspective of the fox in the gingerbread man story. Did you know that he didn't mean to eat the gingerbread man - it was all a mixed-up accident.
What a creative way for kids to "walk a mile in someone else's shoes."
What is your favourite fairy tale? How can you change the point of view? What stories will your child create?
Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.
Comments
Jennsays
Thank you for these! My 6 year old isn't quite ready to write the stories on her own, but I think she will love creating her own fairy tale versions verbally. She has a sleepover this weekend, and I plan to give the girls the prompts as a fun sleepover activity. It will be interesting to see what they come up with and if they choose to create different stories or work together!
Jensays
Fabulous. Yep, these prompts are a great way to spark story telling as well. Thanks for stopping by.
Lesliesays
Loves these ideas! Understanding point-of-view is so critical for rhetoric in later education. What a fun way to learn it! Would you please share this with our readers at the Literacy Musing Mondays Linkup?
Jenn says
Thank you for these! My 6 year old isn't quite ready to write the stories on her own, but I think she will love creating her own fairy tale versions verbally. She has a sleepover this weekend, and I plan to give the girls the prompts as a fun sleepover activity. It will be interesting to see what they come up with and if they choose to create different stories or work together!
Jen says
Fabulous. Yep, these prompts are a great way to spark story telling as well. Thanks for stopping by.
Leslie says
Loves these ideas! Understanding point-of-view is so critical for rhetoric in later education. What a fun way to learn it! Would you please share this with our readers at the Literacy Musing Mondays Linkup?