pick three: explore original context
"Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart." Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Identify three things people today need to know about the original context of the story to understand what it meant for people who first heard it. Tell the children about these three things. Possibilities include: geographical and historical facts; political, social, and religious practices; social norms and expectations; cultural and scriptural background. This will require some research on your part. Consult reliable sources.