Nursery World - Learning and development: All about ... Storytelling

Try these tips from Alison Davies, professional storyteller and author of Storytelling in the Classroom

Imagine a world without stories. It's almost impossible to picture, but one thing is certain - life, and language, would be bland and insipid. Without stories, conversation would be merely a vehicle to pass on information. Communication would be dull, and relationships would inevitably suffer.

We use stories every day to form bonds, share experiences and pass on pearls of wisdom. So it makes sense that stories are the perfect tool for learning, improving literacy and fuelling a healthy interest in reading and writing at an early age.

Storytelling is an ancient tradition that's never really gone away. It may sound archaic and traditional, but it's very much 'in' the present day. Whether you're recounting a tale to a group of friends, or making up bedtime stories for your little ones, it's something that comes naturally and often with little thought or effort.

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