Start a file of your storytelling ideas Keeping a collection of ideas is great - if you have a few weeks and you don't know what to do you have ideas to fall back on. Think of themes - homes Jesus visited, stories people told, things God made. Under these headings add specific stories, prop … Continue reading Storytelling tip #10
Category: Telling Bible Stories to Toddlers
Storytelling tip #9
Sort out storage for your storytelling items If you can, store your storytelling props in a box. Take a photo of each item and stick it to the outside of the box. You will be able to see at a glance what you have. This should save you time! No more hunting high and low … Continue reading Storytelling tip #9
Storytelling tip #8
Collect items that you can use in storytelling. Taking items from a story bag is great for keeping attention. Props help understanding. Build a collection of items you can use. Blue cloth for sea or sky, toy tools (lots of stories about building), toy animals (creation), a tent to transform into a big fish, a … Continue reading Storytelling tip #8
Storytelling tip #6
Practice what you are going to say Tell your story to yourself. Practice it. Practice using any puppets or props. Get a feel for how it sounds. Don't aim for knowing it word for word - you want to know how the story goes and be so comfortable with it that the telling is fresh … Continue reading Storytelling tip #6
Storytelling tip #5
Use the Bible - not your memory When preparing a Bible story rely on the Bible rather than your memory. Read the story a few times. Get it into your head. Read it out aloud. Sometimes we think we know a Bible story but we've forgotten somthing or added something. So, start with the Bible.
Storytelling tip #4
Know how you are going to finish your story Every story needs to reach a satisfying conclusion. It needs to end in way that is clear. Any problems in the story need to be solved. Zaccheus met Jesus! Jonah went to the town of Ninevah. The Wise men found Jesus. Think through how your story … Continue reading Storytelling tip #4