28 January 2017 What is storytelling to you? Do not join the book burners. Dont think youre going to conceal faults by concealing evidence that they ever existed. Dont be afraid to go in your library and read every book. - Dwight D. Eisenhower Why We Need to Tell Stories
A good story has power.
The power to inspire. The power to energize and the power to move people to action Why We Need to Tell Stories
Good stories have the
power to build understanding. To entertain. To teach. To humanize the big picture. Why We Need to Tell Stories
Good stories have the
power to be remembered. Benefits of Storytelling Story telling is an art that has mental, social and educational benefits on children. Telling stories to young children helps develop: Imagination the ability to think creatively.
Visualization skills a mental skill needed
to improve creative performance through concentration and improve confidence by decreasing nervous or anxious emotions. Listening skills involves hearing what is said, understanding what is said and judging if the information makes sense
Memory skill the ability to recall
information accurately. Confident use of the voice Verbally expressing oneself without showing fear.
Interpretive skills the ability to read
between the lines or understand language.
Physical skills the ability to use
parts of the body. Literary skills expressing ones thoughts in written form. Tolerance developing the ability to think and understand Sensitivity experiencing the joy and pains of life Empathy Learning and understanding others through compassion
Self-worth Learning to feel good
about themselves and experiencing the joy of being different Knowledge Learning to seek the answers to a mystery or problem
Communication and Language
Developing new skills
Aesthetic awareness Developing
artistic and visual qualities individually What can storytelling offer? Children have an innate love of stories. Stories create magic and a sense of wonder at the world. Stories teach us about life, about ourselves and about others. Storytelling is a unique way for students to develop an understanding, respect and appreciation for other cultures, and can promote a positive attitude to people from different lands, races and religions. Storytelling and intercultural understanding There are a number of ways in which storytelling can enhance intercultural understanding and communication. Stories can allow children to explore their own cultural roots allow children to experience diverse cultures enable children to empathize with unfamiliar people/places/situations offer insights into different traditions and values help children understand how wisdom is common to all peoples/all cultures offer insights into universal life experiences help children consider new ideas reveal differences and commonalties of cultures around the world Other benefits of using storytelling
Promote a feeling of well-being and
relaxation Increase childrens willingness to
communicate thoughts and feelings Encourage active participation Increase verbal proficiency
Encourage use of imagination and
creativity
Encourage cooperation between
students
Enhance listening skills
Enhance practical life skills Basadours' Storytelling Guide It's a free guide for all containing tips on how to organize and host storytelling sessions. It also contains recommended books, written by Filipino authors, for appropriate age groups and monthly themes. It was originally created in 2014 and has now evolved as a guide for anyone or any group who want to organize storytelling sessions.