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A Day in Rubberdale

Name: A Day in Rubberdale
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Author: Wanderly

Come play with your favorite racers! Where will the day take you? Maybe you'll explore fun places, visit a friend's home, or head into Thimblewood forest. It's up to you to decide!

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About This Story

What your child will experience

Your child chooses a Rubberdale character and explores freely—visiting homes, wandering through Thimblewood forest, or creating their own adventure. Each choice they make shapes the next moment. There's no winning, losing, or fixed ending. Some children use this for imaginative play; others may work through feelings by putting emotions into their character's voice.

Why this approach helps

This open-ended, play-therapy-inspired format builds self-confidence and creative expression. When children direct the story, they practice agency and decision-making in a safe space. Over time, this kind of play supports emotional vocabulary, self-awareness, and the ability to reflect on feelings without pressure.

What to notice as a parent

Pay attention to what your child chooses to explore and how their character responds to moments of uncertainty or emotion. If they introduce conflict or strong feelings, that's valuable—it shows trust in the story as a space to process. Gentle follow-up questions like "What was your character feeling then?" can deepen reflection. Remember: even chaotic or "silly" choices are meaningful forms of self-expression and an opportunity for affirming them and their imagination.

Personalize This Story

Make this story truly special by adding these details:

✓Who do you want to play with today?
✓Where does your story start?

Story Questions

Questions your child may be asked while creating this story:

I wonder what happens next...

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