Keep it short Do your best to keep the story short. Toddlers aren't going to listen to a long story. Practice your story - time yourself. Aim for your story to feel short to the listeners. It shouldn't drag or go on and on...
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Storytelling tip #18
Be prepared for Christmas! Invite your pastor or a staff member from your church to come to toddler group to tell the Christmas Story. It's an opportunity for them to meet people at the group. And it gives you time to think about the special craft and festive food that you will probably be busy … Continue reading Storytelling tip #18
Storytelling tip #17
Share the load If you can, share the telling of Bible stories with others. We can learn from each other. Be supportive of one another and offer encouragement. It's sometimes really helpful to have an extra pair of hands to hold a storytelling prop; ask for help from others in the team.
Storytelling tip #16
Begin storytime with a song Instead of announcing storytime with, 'It's storytime', start with a song. It will become your theme song that tells everyone that it's time for a story. Choose something simple and easy to join in with. Familiar tunes with your own words are great. Once you have your song stick with … Continue reading Storytelling tip #16
Storytelling tip #14
Collect craft ideas for your planned Bible stories Keep your eyes open for craft ideas that fit in with the Bible Stories you are planning to tell. Pinterest is full of ideas that can be used or adapted. There are even some on this blog 🙂 Ideas can come from anywhere! Try out any ideas … Continue reading Storytelling tip #14
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