Storytelling for younger kids and creative writing for bigger kids of any age. Because the stories are continued by the storyteller they can be made to be suitable for all ages.
This month we meet around Big Tree! This story brings us from the deepest roots - the singing roots! - to the tippiest top of the tree. We adventure with two gnomes, one faerie and an egret. We visit Faerie Meadow, we get caught in a storm and we meet new friends along the way. We wait ever so patiently for the good Mr. Snail, we welcome a new bird into our Big Tree community and we sing! We will sing with the roots, the gnomes, the faeries, the flowers and all around Big Tree. Each story-starter card start you off on a new path to tell a part of the story that you - or your creative writing children - will make up for yourselves.
Will you imagine yourselves as one of the gnomes? the faeries? the birds? a magically small version of yourselves that you tell into the story? I could see myself, ever so small with my little gnome hat on, hopping on Byron the egret right next my two new gnome friends to visit Faerie Meadow ;)
Happy Storytelling!
Will you imagine yourselves as one of the gnomes? the faeries? the birds? a magically small version of yourselves that you tell into the story? I could see myself, ever so small with my little gnome hat on, hopping on Byron the egret right next my two new gnome friends to visit Faerie Meadow ;)
Happy Storytelling!
All Around Big Tree - The April Tale
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A note from Marna Widom
Everyone is a storyteller. Storytelling can sometimes be difficult in the beginning. When I first started, I had wonderful intentions but couldn't think of a thing to say! I didn't have a lot of confidence and didn’t trust my ideas. Now I know that anything that I made up would have delighted my child to no end. Our children are so eager to imagine with us! This is why I created Twelve Little Tales--to help other parents and teachers feel confident and equipped on their own storytelling journey. The content I create is simple, timeless and based in nature and seasonal wonder, while leaving room for all of your ideas and creativity. |
Your children will love your stories!
Each month you’ll receive a new story and as you weave tales through the month you will get better and better at telling stories together. Confidence is often our biggest deterrent - but try to remember, for children, an adult giving them undivided attention is one of their most favorite things. And when you look at their faces as soon as you start imagining with them and you will know everything is going ok :) Whether you have little ones at home, older homeschool children, a classroom full of young kids or even adult language learners! - you will find your own way of working with the tales. And always ask questions if you have them. I'm happy to help! Join our community of storytellers all over the world that have rediscovered the magic of childhood through this ancient practice. Happy storytelling! - Marna |
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"Twelve Little Tales is a refreshing and magical invitation into the world of story for young children. I used the tales as creative writing prompts for my 2nd and 3rd graders. They loved diving into a magical land through Marna’s lovely storytelling and then being given the invitation to take over as storyteller as they chose their favorite of various story starters on beautifully illustrated story-starters. They produced more rich and imaginative writing than with the average journal prompt or story starter."
Annie A. Third Grade Teacher Mountain Sage Community School |
Thank you so much again for sharing your creativity with us. I have found so much inspiration through your stories each month.. even my husband has! We tell a story each night to our 6 year old and it has helped our bedtime routine become connecting and effortless.. our daughter asks us every night for a story and we are becoming pretty clever, thanks in large part to your stories ❤ I am forever grateful - K
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"Thank you so much for creating Twelve Little Tales! Our family LOVES them. I've never been a great storyteller, however, these prompts and story starters help me spin an enchanting tale that my kids love! I'm so grateful, thank you!" - J
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Storytelling and magic for all
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