I listen to stories as I clean each Saturday. I start in the kitchen and a new book drifts through my earbuds. Mysteries, novels, autobiographies--the characters and plot swirl through my mind as I scrub the stove and start the dishwasher. It's the story that holds my attention, but the skill of the reader draws me in. Subtle changes in voice distinguish the characters, words infused with emotion bring the plot to life--I hardly notice my hands finishing the housework. My little gray cells are too busy counting the clues with detective Poirot!
That kind of rapt attention is hard to gain with a young audience--even when you're telling the most exciting Scripture stories! That's why I love this video from editor and storyteller Karen De Boer. It's full of storytelling tips and ideas that I try to put into action each time I share a story with my giggling group. I hope you find it helpful too!
Telling Great Stories
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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I'm jumping into 1 month of stories - so these tips are timely!
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