Use this checklist to verify that every requirement is met before submission.
🧒 1. Kid’s Story Content
☐ Length is around 250 words
☐ Language is simple and child-friendly
☐ Sentences are short and clear
☐ Tone is warm, fun, and gentle
☐ Dialogue is allowed but easy to follow
☐ No scary, violent, or complex themes
☐ Story remains faithful to the original plot, adapted for children
🧾 2. Mandatory Ending Lines (Required)
☐ Story ends with the exact line:
“Story origin: [Brief cultural or regional origin of the tale].”
☐ Final line included:
“Read the full version on our regional website.”
☐ No extra text appears after these lines
🧠 3. Lesson Tags (Internal Reference Only)
☐ Identified 2–4 lesson tags
☐ Tags clearly emerge from actions and outcomes in the story
☐ Tags selected only from the approved list
☐ Tags are NOT embedded into the website
Approved Lesson Tags:
Courage, Kindness, Honesty, Consequences, Justice, Community, Transformation, Moral Choice, Perseverance, Gratitude, Compassion, Balance, Learning from Mistakes, Trust, Bravery, Responsibility, Inner Strength, Hope, Care for Others
🎭 4. Theme Tags (Internal Reference Only)
☐ Identified 2–4 theme tags
☐ Themes describe what the story is about, not the lesson
☐ Tags selected only from the approved theme list
☐ Tags are for reference only, not site display
Approved Theme Tags:
Journey, Trickery, Survival, Fate, Destiny, Conflict, Power, Loss, Love, Betrayal, Revenge, Chaos, Order, Creation, Destruction, Death, Rebirth, Identity, Coming of Age, Sacrifice
🐉 5. Creatures & Beings Tags (If Applicable)
☐ Reviewed story for non-human or supernatural beings
☐ Selected relevant tags only if they appear in the story
☐ Skipped this section if no beings apply
Approved Tags:
Gods, Goddesses, Deities, Demigods, Spirits, Ancestors, Nature Spirits, Trickster Spirits, Underworld Beings, Mythical Creatures, Dragons, Giants, Shape-shifters, Fairies, Monsters, Animal Spirits, Talking Animals, Sea Creatures, Sky Beings
📜 6. Story Type Tag (Internal Reference Only)
☐ Selected ONE story type
☐ Tag accurately reflects how the story functions
Approved Story Types:
Folktale, Myth, Legend, Origin Story, Trickster Tale, Hero Tale, Animal Tale, Creation Myth, Flood Myth, Transformation Tale
🌱 7. Children’s Lesson Paragraph
☐ One short paragraph written for children
☐ Lesson emerges naturally from story events
☐ Focuses on choices, actions, and consequences
☐ Tone is gentle and encouraging
☐ No preaching or harsh moralizing
📘 8. Word Helper Section
☐ Included 5 words from the story
☐ Words may be unfamiliar to children
☐ Each word has a simple, child-friendly explanation
☐ Explanations are short and clear
👨👩👧 9. Summary for Parents / Teachers
☐ Length is around 350 words
☐ Explains the story’s educational value
☐ Addresses:
- Emotional learning
- Moral development
- Social skills
☐ Mentions cultural or traditional context if relevant
☐ Tone is supportive and informative (not academic)
💬 10. Discussion Time
☐ Included 5 discussion questions
☐ Questions encourage:
- Thinking
- Empathy
- Personal reflection
☐ Language is age-appropriate
☐ At least one question addresses the story’s origin (place, culture, or region)
🔒 FINAL VALIDATION
☐ Tags are reference-only, not published
☐ Lessons and Themes are not mixed
☐ Only approved tag lists are used
☐ All required sections are present
✅ READY FOR SUBMISSION
If all boxes are checked, the story is approved for publishing.