Make a story together.
Let a child choose what happens next.
Why try this?
A shared story can give a child a reason to invent characters, choices, and consequences.
What to bring
An adult-operated chat, an age-appropriate theme, and invented characters. Use made-up names.
Your starting request
Help us make a story for a [age]-year-old about a tiny lighthouse keeper. Write a gentle opening under 100 words. Then offer two possible choices and wait for us to pick. Keep the language suitable for the age. Let our choices change the story.
Illustrative result
This is an authored teaching example, not a live model response.
A short opening scene and a choice. The child’s decision provides the next turn rather than a long, finished story.
Then make it fit
Our character chose a third option: [child’s idea]. Continue with that and include a problem they can solve kindly.
Before you use it
An adult should review and operate the tool. Check age requirements; do not share a child’s personal details or photos.
What you are learning
Leave room for the child to create. The conversation is part of the activity.
Related Power of AI pages
Keep reading with Start here, everyday uses, the tool guide, the writing workshop, and sources and standards.