Who doesn't love a good story? Kids are almost always ready for a funny tale or exciting adventure. But sometimes when it comes to inventing one of their own, it can be tough to get started. Story stones can help with that.

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I saw this idea and couldn't wait to make some of our own.

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First we had to go around town looking for flat stones that were big enough to handle my limited painting skills.

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Then we painted a rough outline of the images in white so the colors would show up brighter. We used basic acrylic paint from the craft store and it held up pretty well.

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The top coat was really fun to envision!

Story stones can be used in a group of kids with each one picking one randomly for themselves. The story progresses with each kid and builds based on the stone they have. Imagination is highly encouraged!