What is storytelling?
Storytelling is the conveying of events in words, images and sounds, often by improvisation or embellishment. Stories or narratives have been shared in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation and in order to instill moral values. Crucial elements of stories and storytelling include plot, characters and narrative point of view. (wikipedia)
How do you become a storyteller?
To become a storyteller is to tell stories. Not only that we wanted to tell stories but we also wanted to become better storytellers, for us to achieve this we need to learn storytelling skills and explore different kinds of storytelling and eventually develop your own storytelling techniques.
My kids as storytellers.
Last year, my kids joined a storyteller's club. Kid 1 is 5 years old and Kid 2 is 3 years old. We let them join for the sake of exposure and develop people skills. We did not expect too much. We just let them enjoy.
Kids were taught how to put away their inhibitions through singing, dancing, games and exercises.
They were also taught how to write their own materials.
Aside from learning storytelling skills, they also gain new friends.
My kids enjoy being a member of the storyteller's club and they look forward every Saturday, because it means they will meet their new found friends again.
Last November 14, 2010, the kids together with other members/friends had their Storytelling Recital and Honoring Ceremony at The Event Centre SM City Davao. My kids tell the story about The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I am so proud and happy for my kids because at their very young age, they were able perform infront of the many people.
On March 10-12,2011, some of the KNSC members will tell stories at the Bantay Bata 163 Children's Bazaar at Matina Town Square at 6 o'clock in the evening. If you are interested visit us there and listen them telling stories.
If you also want your kids to be a member of Knowledge Nook Storyteller's Club ( KNSC ) and explore the world of storytelling, KNSC is offering a summer workshop on April 4-15,2010 for 4-7 years old and April 25-May 6,2010 for 8-12 years old.
For more details please visit Knowledge Nook Bookstore at Unit 202 Mc Pod Bldg. Matina, Davao City (besides Ateneo Grade School fronting McDonald) or you may leave a comment below or inquire through
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