The act of storytelling is a powerful learning tool for children — and it's fun! As long as there have been people, there have been stories. Stories teach, entertain, share new and diverse perspectives, connect us to others, and are a part of every culture.
Kids love to hear stories about themselves and their families — like the time Mom first learned how to ride a bike or when Dad had a lemonade stand when they were little. Telling stories allows children to improve their listening and communication skills, imagination, and memory. Plus, it's a great way to share your family history and culture.
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- Watch PBS KIDS shows on the PBS KIDS Video app.
- Play games on storytelling on the PBS KIDS website.
- Download and print activities about storytelling for PreK-K and grades 1-2.
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We can encourage children to develop their imaginations and identities through stories, sharing family histories, taking turns talking about our days, and engaging in reading and literacy activities together as a family.
- Take turns as a family telling a story - one person says a sentence and others add on to it
- Telling a story about your childhood
- Listen to your child tell their own stories
- Play pretend is a way of storytelling
