Motherhood has a very humanizing effect. Everything gets reduced to essentials.~Meryl Streep

Motherhood has a very humanizing effect.  Everything gets reduced to essentials.~Meryl Streep

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Being A Storyteller

Even though my daughter is only 14 months, she loves it when I create a story that's not in one of her books. Here are some guidelines that I tend to follow when I tell her stories.




  1. Start with a fun lead character. Someone that is familiar like your child, a pet, or an animal.


  2. Take the time of day into account. Bedtime stories should be soothing...save the action stories for during the day.


  3. Tailor the tale to your child's interests. Create a story around what you child enjoys. If he is into trucks, have the lead character be a truck driver.


  4. Work in suggestions (great for older children). Ask your child for their input. They'll love it when their ideas come to life!


  5. Vary your tone. Be upset when there is a sad part and speed up to convey action. Add funny sounds to make the story more exciting. Even young babies can distinguish the tone of your.


  6. Choose the perfect ending. If you finish the story with a cliffhanger, your child will anticipate the next story time.

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