Build-a-Story Cards: Magical Castle

Ignite your child's storytelling powers with Build-a-Story Cards: Magical Castle. This imaginative deck of 36 colourful, wordless cards, illustrated by Barefoot Books favourite Miriam Latimer, invites children to craft their own magical tales. With whimsical scenes featuring dragons, enchanted castles, spells and mystical potions, children are inspired to explore narrative structure and develop their own stories. Included with the set is a comprehensive guide offering more than 30 games created by education specialists, focused on teaching children storytelling and foundational writing skills. These activities also support social-emotional learning, encouraging self-expression, empathy, and collaboration. The compact size and sturdy build of the cards make them ideal for classroom storytelling circles, travel-friendly entertainment, or quiet-time activities at home. This open-ended, screen-free resource sparks curiosity and creativity, while subtly developing critical early literacy and interpersonal skills.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances narrative and sequencing skills through imaginative play
• Develops early writing and oral language through story-building
• Promotes social-emotional learning including empathy and cooperation
• Encourages critical thinking and idea generation without the need for text

Classroom Ideas

• Use the cards to prompt a whole-class collaborative story
• Pair students for partner storytelling and peer feedback
• Create a ˜story station' during literacy rotations
• Ask students to draw or write the next scene from a card combo

Safety & Information

• Ages: 3+
• Measurements: 130 (H) x 103 (W) mm
• Cards are sturdy and designed for repeated use; adult supervision recommended for younger users