Story Told Backwards

Start with the ending – "…and that's how a giraffe became mayor" – and work out what happened before.

Time: 15 min
Age: 7–12 years
Energy: Calm
Where: At home · On the go

Telling a story in reverse makes kids think about cause and effect: every step has to explain the one after it. It's a fresh twist for kids who already know how ordinary stories go.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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