1. Storytelling Techniques

2. It is an Art using…
Language
Vocalization
Physical Movement

3. Songs for Children Leron, leron sinta Buto ng papaya
Dala - dala’y buslo
Sisidlan ng bunga
Pagdating sa dulo
Nabali ang sanga
Kapos kapalaran
Humanap ng iba
Pen, pen de sarapen
De kutsilyo de almasen
Haw, haw de karabaw, batuten

4. Why Tell Stories?
Information
Beliefs
Values

7. Provider
Parent
Teacher
Librarian
Community Worker

8. Audience A storyteller must know the children for
whom the books are intended to

9. Need to be Love and be Loved Need of spiritual security
Basic Needs of Children
Material Need
Need to be Love and be Loved
Need to belong
Need to know
Need of spiritual security
Need to Achieve

10. Reading Interest of Children
Age
Interest
Two years old and below
Handling of books
Looking at pictures
Being read to
Sounds of words
Three to six years old
Factual stories
Rhymes and jingles
Attractive illustrations
Fanciful stories
Six to seven years old
Funny stories
Animal tales

11. Eight to ten years old
Folk and fairy tales
Love stories about real children
Eleven to twelve years old
Home life
Domestic happenings
Romance
Adventures and action
Humor
Higher age level
History, biography, humor
Hobbies, travel, nature
Lands and people, science

12. Ways of Telling Children a Story….

13. Storytelling
Story Reading
Story Living
Read-Aloud

14. Storytelling Oldest way to a story Oldest form of literature
Stories that are ideal for storytelling:
Stories with verbal humor.
ex. Tiki Tiki Tembo by Arlene Mosel
Stories with repetitive line.
ex. Mother Goose Rhymes, Many of Grimm’s Tales & Regional Tales
Personal Tales
Supernaturals

15. Preparing for Storytelling
Read the entire story three to four times.
Internalize the basic storyline.
Read it aloud to familiarize yourself with certain expressions, repetitions and phrasing.
Note which portion need to be modified.
Practice.

16. Storytelling Presentation
Make sure audience/ listeners are comfortable.
Make sure audience/ listeners can hear.
Maintain eye contact with the listeners.
Consciously use pitch, stress, junction and pace to create and sustain mood.
Use confidential tone unless the story dictates otherwise.
Articulate clearly.
Keep the story moving.

17. Story Reading Use of Big Books Ideal for Kindergarten Tips
Go through the story and talk the illustrations page by page.
Read each page aloud, point to each word and encourage the children to read aloud with you.

18. Pause every now and then and allow them to read by themselves if they can; continue reading aloud if they hesitate or falter
Do this over and over again and experience their joy in learning to read.
Make certain that the illustrations are visible to all.
Share the story in one sitting.

19. STORY LIVING
An option when the story has to be acted out with props; like puppets, flannel boards or chalk.
It is what most of us call “dramatization”

20. Tips
Identify and practice the voice changes and the appropriate gestures that make the story live.
Identify and practice the use of props that best catch the plot, characters, or mood.
Practice the sequencing of cumulative tales so that the sharing is smooth and invites the participation of children.

21. Read-Aloud
Read-alouds start at home. These are special sessions when a parent or caregiver takes the time to read to children with ages ranging from zero (0) to preschool age.

22. Tips
Begin reading to children as soon as possible. The younger you start them the better.
Use Mother Goose rhymes and songs to stimulate the infant’s language and listening skills. Simple but boldly colored picture books arouse the child’s curiosity and visual sense.
Read as often as you and the child have time for.
Remember that the art of listening is an acquired one. It must be taught and cultivated gradually.
Start with picture books and go on to storybooks.

23. Rhymes for Children Isa dalawa tatlo, Heto na si Taba
Ang tatang mong kalbo May dalang timba
Umakyat sa mabolo Heto na si Payat
Inabutan ng bagyo May dalang patpat

24. Occasionally read above the children’s intellectual level and challenge their minds.
Remember that reading aloud comes naturally to very few people. To do it successfully, you must practice.
Read slowly enough for the child to build mental pictures of what has been read.
Lead by example. Make sure the children see you read for pleasure other than at Read-Aloud time.

25. A book is a good book for children only when they enjoy it
while…
A book is a poor book for children even when adult rate it as a classic, if children are not able to read and enjoy it