The enchanting marvel of storytelling inspires kids and helps them relish a magical world. The importance of storytelling for kids is immense. Every captivating tale brings in new ideas to their imagination. Storytelling is no less than art. It is used to share wisdom across ages and communicate the essence of life. Do you believe that almost 60% of our conversations are based on storytelling?
The importance of storytelling for kids is more than you think. How a story excites your child depends on the way you tell the story. As a parent, all you need to do is, make it an interactive experience. Wondering how? Peep in to figure the magic!
* Pick Right StoryAlways go with the story that has characters for illustration. It is better to select the theme as per your kid’s interests. While reading, if you come across a new word, read that word a couple of times. Children always love to learn new vocabulary and slowly figure out how to react to the contexts.
* Get an Idea on the BookBefore starting to read out a book to your kid, you should spend some time with that book and familiarize it. You get an idea of the questions to ask and how to make it more interactive.
* Get creative and FunDraw simple illustrations on the paper or flashcards if there are no pictures in the book. If your kid is growing up, try the same with the words.
* Narrate the Book Cover Both sidesBefore rushing to pick a story, spend some time figuring out what the book is about. Ask your kid to give a try staring at the cover for a few minutes. You will be amazed to hear his stories.
* Introduce Book to Children
Introducing a book to your child is also an art. Give the book to the children and let them feel it. Explain to them about the spine, book cover, papers, colours, and the prints.
* Praise the AuthorLet’s take out little fellas into the shoes of the writers. Tell them how they write or draw and dream of coming up with the story based on the age of your child.