Storytelling is a universal activity, and even predates written history.
Find out about storytelling around the world, and connect with others through
telling stories.
CONNECT:
- Watch this introduction to storytelling: https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/we-are-all-storytellers/v/storytelling-introb
- Storytelling has been an important part of India for thousands of years: see some of their diverse traditions: https://penguin.co.in/thepenguindigest/storytelling-traditions-of-india-and-its-importance/
- Chinese shadow puppetry is over 2000 years old. Learn about their history at https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/focus/shadow-puppetry.htm
- Griots are West African storytellers. Hear them in action at https://greenglobaltravel.com/west-african-griot/
CREATE:
- Watch Japanese kamishibai (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6URceEr_zc), and then make your own storycard drama by following these directions: http://www.sjsu.edu/education/docs/mcc/Everybody_Clapx.pdf
- Be a hula girl by dancing along this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpN1MQXxr5c
- Make your own shadow puppets following these directions: http://www.planet-science.com/categories/under-11s/our-world/2012/04/make-your-own-shadow-puppets.aspx
CARE:
- Learn the art of storytelling at https://www.mensaforkids.org/teach/lesson-plans/the-art-of-storytelling/.
- Here’s how to change the world with the kindness of storytelling: https://www.doinggoodtogether.org/bhf/blog/how-to-change-the-world-with-the-kindness-of-storytelling
- Make a digital story about your community; these middle schoolers tell how to produce it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5usc00wa40
- To record your story, here are some kid-friendly digital storytelling apps: https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2018/05/12-great-digital-storytelling-apps-for.html
CAREERS:
Do you like making up stories? It can pay off – as a career. Whether
you write, draw, film, sing, dance or just talk, storytelling is a valuable and
profitable skill. Just ask teachers, librarians, politicians, lawyers and
Disney.
