Brave The Battlefield of Bedtime
Surprise Stories is a nighttime storytelling game designed with bedtime in mind. We understand that bedtime can be challenging, so we created a fun and effective way for families to transition from day to night without a fight.
Use the power of storytelling to inspire imagination, create connection and make bedtime magical.
Make Bedtime Magical
Surprise Stories is a new spin on the timeless tradition of storytelling.
Our world of wonder is powered by imagination and connection. It was designed to help you create magical bedtime moments, filled with wonder and excitement, that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Your imagination is a superpower. Surrender to the spontaneous as you create your own captivating narratives using the treasury of unique characters, uncharted worlds and unpredicted scenarios that the game provides. Be prepared to embrace the unknown as you embark on magical and unexpected adventures at bedtime.
Our mission is to inspire imagination, create connection and make bedtime magical.
Together, we can empower young minds and encourage dreamers.
How To Play
Surprise Stories provides:
40 Stars: Featuring unique characters and creatures.
40 Settings: Depicting imaginative and exciting locations.
40 Storylines: Providing intriguing scenarios and plot prompts.
Choose one card from each deck and tell a story based on your 3-card selection.
With 64,000 possible combinations: you will never tell the same story twice! We offer many ways to play, the game is age-adaptable. It is designed to grow and evolve with your littles through all ages and stages.
The positive power of Surprise Stories:
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Physiological
The goal of Surprise Stories is to help children transition from day to night without a fight. Some physiological benefits of storytelling include:·
- Improved sleep patterns and bedtime routine
- Removal of technology helps to transition away from the distractions of the day
- Reduction of stress as a result of decreased cortisol levels
- Creation of positive emotion
- Promotion of emotional and physical calm
- Increased oxytocin levels, which are associated with trust and relationship building
- Family bonding and uninterrupted quality time
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Educational
Narrative skills are strong predictors of overall academic success. Some educational benefits of storytelling include:
- Reinforcement of literacy skills
- Exposure to diverse and expansive vocabulary
- Improvement of language and communication
- Promotion of critical thinking and problem solving
- Understanding of event sequencing and cause & effect relationships
- Strengthening of memory and recall
- Overall cognitive stimulation
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Social-Emotional
Surprise Stories is a family-friendly game fun for all ages. Some Social-emotional benefits of storytelling include:
- Relationship strengthening and bonding as a result of increased levels of oxytocin
- Practice of focus and listening skills
- Lessons in turn-taking and flexibility
- Encouragement of listening and responding skills
- Development of moral skills and empathy
- Improved consideration of how others feel, act, react and respond
- Enhanced self-discovery skills through the exploration of personal feelings and real-world experiences
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Imagination Development
Because storytelling relies on the utilization of imagination, Surprise Stories aims to inspire imagination through improvisation. Some benefits to having a big imagination include:
- Cultivation of creativity
- Exploration of curiosity
- Facilitation of innovation
- Reduction of cognitive resistance: think outside of the box!
- Encouragement of visual processing
- Increased ability to visualize spoken words
- Development of self-confidence
