Making stories stick requires intentionality on the part of the storyteller. When prepping to tell a children’s Bible story, you must be willing to think through comprehension and life application acquisition skills. In other words, consider what helps students grasp knowledge and be able to readily use it. My primary default plan is always to use one key point.
This means I must begin with the end in mind. I must decide on the one thing I want children or students to walk away knowing and be able to apply.
A great key point is memorable, simple and clear.