1. Journal 22- Brainstorming Children Story Ideas

2. Recall your favorite children's story, book, tale, fairy tale... What happens in the story? Why do you like it?

3. What lesson(s) does this story teach children?

4. What are some memorable lines, events, characters, illustrations, etc.?

5. Who is your all time favorite children story character? Why?

6. Brainstorming… Brainstorm 3 questions kids ask or want to know the answers to. Consider both scientific, historic, and social phenomenon, such as why did dinosaurs become extinct? Who built the pyramids?

7. Brainstorm at least 3 things kids don't like to do and imagine what kind of story you can tell to encourage, persuade, or excite them to do it. Write a couple sentences describing each.

8. List 5 talking animals, objects, or non humans in some children's stories, cartoons, or movies you grew up with. For each write down a few words describing the qualities they possess. For example: Woody brave, rational, empathetic leader

9. Pick an animal and put clothes on it. Describe the clothing in detail. Give the animal a symbolic name or one using alliteration.

10. Now place this animal in an unexpected setting A specific location (city/country, place) A specific time (past decade/era/historical period, the present, or future)

11. Pick an object and put clothes on it. Describe the clothing in detail and give the object a name using alliteration. EXAMPLE: Spongebob Squarepants

12. Now place this object in an unexpected setting A specific location (city/country, place) A specific time (past decade/era/historical period, the present, or future) EXAMPLE: Rock Bottom- a deep sea trench located beneath Bikini Bottom. Everything is pitch black except for a few street lights.