Storytelling is a powerful tool.
When adults share stories with children—whether from books, their own lives, or through imaginative play—children are exposed to rich language, new ideas, and complex sentence structures. This encourages them to think critically and expand their vocabulary.
Storytelling sparks creativity and imagination, helping children make sense of the world around them and express their own thoughts and feelings. Whether they’re telling stories of their own or listening to others, they learn about emotions, problem-solving, and diverse perspectives.
The skills children gain through storytelling helps develop a lifelong love of learning. When children are introduced to storytelling early on, they gain confidence in their ability to express themselves and connect with others.
Literacy and storytelling go hand in hand in early childhood development. By sharing stories and engaging children with language, it also opens the door to a world full of imagination, creativity, and endless possibilities.
*At Bush Knowing we greatly value and share carefully created early learning experiences and stock a wide range of resources that can support storytelling with your children.
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