Storytelling and Story-Reading in Early Years

Storytelling and Story-Reading in Early Years: How to Tell and Read Stories to Young Children

by Mary Medlicott

When a practitioner can tell and read stories well, it is proven to significantly improve young children's early communication and literacy. In this easy-to-read and essential guide, storytelling trainer Mary Medlicott gives professionals the tools to get the best out of oral storytelling and story-reading sessions, with management, performance and language techniques.

Included are examples of stories and post-story activities that are most successful with children of ages 2 to 5. Medlicott shows how to prepare for the session, spark children's imagination with props, voices and facial expressions, and encourage empathy with thoughtful use of language and variety. Importantly, she gives practical advice on how to cater for all learning needs, such as children with hearing impairment or learning difficulties, and children who are learning English as a second language.

Intended for: Early years practitioners/professionals working in preschools, nurseries, family centres; social workers.

CONTENTS
1. Storytelling and story-reading: their importance.
2. The variety of story.
3. Thinking about your audience.
4. Preparing yourself as the storyteller.
5. Choosing and using props.
6. Dealing with your audience.
7. After the storytelling.
8. Creating a strategy for story.
9. Summing up.

Edition Number: 1
Published: 14th May 2018
ISBN: 9781785922985
Number Of Pages: 168
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