Oracy story game

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I was recently reminded of a fun well-known story game: Fortunately, Unfortunately.

Here’s how it goes:

Child 1: Once upon a time there was [e.g. a mouse who decided to go on an adventure].

Child 2: Unfortunately, Mousey forgot to take any food or water!

Child 3: Fortunately, she made friends with a horse who had a bag full of food.

Child 4: Unfortunately, Horsey tripped over a rock and all the food fell into a rushing river!

Child 5: Fortunately, Mousey spotted a friendly duck who could dive into the water.

Child 6: Unfortunately, the river was very fast and carried most of the food far away.

Child 7: Fortunately, the duck managed to save a small bundle of food for them to share.

Child 8: Unfortunately, when it got dark they still hadn’t found a safe place to sleep.

Child 9: Fortunately, they saw a warm light glowing from a little cottage nearby.

Child 10: Unfortunately, the cottage door was locked!

I think you get it now!

Try in small groups, as a whole class, or in the car over the holidays.