Everyone is a storyteller!
When my daughter was little, quite some time ago, I would absolutely blank when asked to tell a story.
I had an amazing childhood all over Alaska and Colorado moving practically every year and having crazy adventures. I should have a treasure trove of stories just screaming to come out, right? Nope. I still just couldn't form any of my memories or thoughts about any of it into an actual story. Part of it was confidence and part of it was, well, I'm not sure - maybe the busy life that sapped me of any energy that may be otherwise left, especially by the time bedtime comes along?
We all have stories in us. The first thing to do is to simply notice how this child is looking at you after you say the words "Once Upon a Time...". He or she will be looking at you with utter belief and trust in your ability to enthrall him or her or them with WHATEVER you come up with. This is how you will learn. They will help you. Twelve Little Tales will help you. It will be great fun.
And if you have already found your incredible storyteller within, we will just have great fun!
When my daughter was little, quite some time ago, I would absolutely blank when asked to tell a story.
I had an amazing childhood all over Alaska and Colorado moving practically every year and having crazy adventures. I should have a treasure trove of stories just screaming to come out, right? Nope. I still just couldn't form any of my memories or thoughts about any of it into an actual story. Part of it was confidence and part of it was, well, I'm not sure - maybe the busy life that sapped me of any energy that may be otherwise left, especially by the time bedtime comes along?
We all have stories in us. The first thing to do is to simply notice how this child is looking at you after you say the words "Once Upon a Time...". He or she will be looking at you with utter belief and trust in your ability to enthrall him or her or them with WHATEVER you come up with. This is how you will learn. They will help you. Twelve Little Tales will help you. It will be great fun.
And if you have already found your incredible storyteller within, we will just have great fun!