oral storytelling

English Language Arts

• The child learned how to use their imagination and creativity to come up with a story.
• They practiced their speaking and listening skills while sharing their oral story with others.
• They learned how to structure a story with a beginning, middle, and end.
• They developed their vocabulary by choosing descriptive words to make their story more engaging.

Encourage continued development by having the child create a written version of their oral story. This will help them practice their writing skills and reinforce the structure and vocabulary they learned during the activity.

Book Recommendations

• The Storyteller's Candle/La velita de los cuentos by Lucia Gonzalez: This bilingual book tells the story of a librarian who introduces the power of storytelling to a community in New York City.
• The Rough-Face Girl by Rafe Martin: This Native American Cinderella story emphasizes the importance of inner beauty and the power of storytelling.
• Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola: In this Italian folktale, Strega Nona uses her magical pasta pot to teach a young helper about the importance of listening and following instructions.