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What is storytelling? Storytelling is reciting a story or reading aloud from a book.

Storytelling helps to Build listening and reading skills. Provide models of acceptable behavior and positive social relationships.

Storytelling helps to Build new concepts and ideas to make sense of the world around them. Provide a quiet activity Encourage verbal expression

What kind of books are there? Picture Books- have single words or simple sentences, and simple plots.

Storybooks Contain pictures but have more words and more complex plots than pictures

Family Life Stories Books contain the theme of social understanding

Animal Stories Books that give animals human qualities The animal hero has some unusual success or ability

Fairy Tales Books that have a theme of achievement. Characters or heroes must perform difficult tasks in order to succeed.

Selecting Books for Children, you must consider Fictional content- stories should match the children’s developmental levels and experiences. Durability, Length Illustrations, and vocabulary,

Durability Children should be allowed to hold and carry books as well as turn pages. Pages must be sturdy.

Selecting books Based on Age Infants and toddlers-durable picture books (thick pages) of simple items in surroundings Two year olds- realistic books about experiences they know, do and enjoy with big, simple illustrations Pointing/touching/sounds

Selecting books Based on Age Three year olds- –request stories by title –People outside the home - Community helpers –Realistic - their experiences –Simple/clear pictures –Limited words- “surprise and secret”

Selecting books Based on Age Four year olds- –Short, simple stories –Exaggeration, silliness and humor in reality –More curious about the world Explaining “how” and “why” –New vocabulary

Selecting books Based on Age Five year olds- –Memorize word for word –Fantasy-beyond the here and now –Stories that give them added knowledge –New information linked to familiar facts

Length Infants- few pages Two year olds- 5-8 minutes Three year olds minutes

Length Four year olds minutes Five year olds minutes

Stereotypes Though books, children gain understanding of people with different skin, color, and language. Knowledge of these differences promotes acceptance.

Avoid Stories that Reinforce Stereotypes Stereotypes are preset ideas about people based on one characteristic (sex, nationality, religion etc ) Children's books need to be free of sexism, racism and ageism.

Here are some book ideas

Remember that DAP includes Culture When you pick books for holidays you have to make sure that the book does not go against family beliefs.

How do you choose a good story? Remember the word “STORIES”

How do you choose a good story? Simple plot –Match the child’s level –Illustrations Large, colorful No unneeded detail

How do you choose a good story? Things that rhyme

How do you choose a good story? One main character

How do you choose a good story? Repetition

How do you choose a good story? Includes direct conversation

How do you choose a good story? Ending is definite and realistic

How do you choose a good story? Situations are familiar

And some more ideas

Reading Stories to Children Choose stories both children and you will enjoy! And follow these easy steps…

Preparing to Read Read story several times Comfortable seating is required Story groups should be small

Introducing the Story Before starting, make personal comments, show children the book to get them involved. Introduce stories with props Identify words

Reading the Story Read story with pleasure! Change tone and pitch of voice to add interest

Maintaining Interest Interest can be seen in their laughter, stillness, and expressions Restore interest by asking questions.

Handling Interruptions Accept questions and answer patiently. Child who are a distraction, apply positive praise to those who are sitting quietly.

Ending Stories Ending should be clear Ask them a question about the story or simply just say…

Achieving Variety in Storytelling Decide if you are going to read a book, or make up your own Practice in front of a mirror

Tapes Audio Tapes have appeal for young children Contain sound and effects You can make your own tapes and pick your story

Draw and Tell Drawing are made on chalk board, tag board, or dry erase Can be used more than once

Puppets You can have puppets tell the story Can be made from mittens, tin cans, and other materials

Flipcharts Flipcharts- stories drawn on large tag board cards. Number the back of each paper to help keep the pages in order

Slide Stories Center around picture taken on field trips Start a slideshow from the beginning to the year, parents will enjoy this!

Flannel Boards Flannel boards are often called felt boards Figures made from non- woven interfacing fabric Can be traced from a storybook