Educators Guide
I would like to share a guide for parents and teachers that offers suggestions aimed at captivating children's attention while ensuring they have fun in the process. Engaging them in storytelling is crucial, as it fosters their curiosity and cultivates a desire to read.
Do you recall the moments from your childhood when you, along with your parents, any family member, or even solo, became captivated by a fantastic book that you simply could not put down? Additionally, think back to the times spent around the dinner table, engrossed in the tales shared by family members. These captivating narratives often left you eager for more stories.
Before sharing a story with your children, I would like to present some suggested activities to engage them before, during, and after the storytelling session. These recommendations are designed to keep children active and involved at every stage of the narrative experience.
Crafting a narrative should be both exciting and entertaining, sparking creativity and igniting the imagination. It serves as an effective means to engage learners while introducing new language structures and vocabulary. These stories are not only instrumental in presenting diverse cultures but also in highlighting the richness of one's own cultural background.
10 Suggestions:
Select a designated day of the week for storytelling, creating an atmosphere that excites children and builds anticipation for that special day.
Decorating the classroom or room to reflect the themes of the story can enhance engagement and enjoyment for the children.
Strive to engage your kids by exploring their own countries or cultures, while introducing the concept of family.
The teacher or parent can further elaborate by introducing the characters and providing insight into their backgrounds.
If the story includes vocabulary that they already learned, it can be beneficial to review this language prior to narrating the story.
If the story contains words that are difficult to comprehend, it is advisable to teach those words prior to reading the story.
Provide children with a clear purpose for listening. Each of these stories contains a valuable lesson; encourage your kids to pay attention to the moral at the end.
Throughout the storytelling process, assess comprehension, engage kids interest, interact with the kids, and provide an opportunity for final practice.
Utilize Total Physical Response (TPR) whenever possible. The teacher or parent should incorporate movement to complement the narrative, as this approach enhances comprehension of the story.
Encourage kids to create their own conclusion by asking them to predict the ending of the story before you complete the reading.
