The little old lady who wasn’t afraid of anything (as a sung story).The sequel to Baa Baa Smart Sheep, by Mark and Rowan Somerset. ![]() Baa Baa Smart Sheep, by Mark and Rowan Sommerset.Here are some great examples of stories and longer rhymes suitable for use in a Parent-Child Mother Goose group: As you become more comfortable in telling stories and your group members become used to listening to them, expand your repertoire to include folktales from different cultures, stories that ask for audience participation, serious stories and longer stories.Consider telling a new story to a partner or child before telling it in a group. Think about the value of pausing, of using actions and gestures, and of inviting audience participation. Practise your story in front of a mirror.Other long rhymes suitable for this treatment are This is the house that Jack built and There was an old woman that swallowed a fly. Tell the story twice, inviting participation the second time through. Key to the Kingdom is a wonderful rhyme to introduce to a new group as a story. You can always treat longish rhymes as stories.You may like to say a simple snack rhyme as well. For parents with babies, this will be a cue to offer a snack or drink. This settles the room and cues participants that a story is about to begin. Always precede story time with a lullaby or two.Creating a routine helps new families get used to what you are doing. Tell a story at the same time each session.Say ‘I found this story in a book of old English fairy tales’, or ‘This story comes from a beautiful storybook many of you will know'. Repeat the same story for a number of weeks to support the development of English language. When working with culturally or linguistically diverse families, keep your stories very short and use lots of actions and gestures to get your message across.Say you hope they will come to enjoy story time, and demonstrate enjoyment immediately by telling a story that is emotionally satisfying or funny. Group members may not be used to listening to stories and may feel uncomfortable at first. When starting a new group, choose short stories. ![]() Here are a few tips we have found helpful: Below, you'll find some tips for successful storytelling, and links to some lovely examples of storytelling you might like to adapt for use in your own program.
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