Story Bag Ideas that are easy to find and use! If you tell Bible Stories in a Toddler Group setting or with young children in Sunday School you will probably have used a Story Bag. (It's slightly different from providing a Story Bag for sharing in a small group or one to one as you… Continue reading Easy Story Bag Ideas
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Pringle people to make
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links which means if you click on the link and purchase the item I will receive commission at no extra cost to you. Here's some instructions on how to make pringle people. They are easy to make and really useful when telling Bible stories. You can… Continue reading Pringle people to make
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 #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 #3
Know how you are going to begin Facing an audience can be nerve wracking. To avoid going blank be really sure of your opening sentence. Learn it. Write it down and have a last minute look at it just before you begin. Some ideas - 'There was once a...' 'A long time ago...' Say hello… Continue reading Storytelling tip #3
Storytelling tip #2
Make yourself heard There's no need to shout a story at people but they do need to be able to hear you tell the story. Be close enough to your audience so that they can hear you. If you can, use a PA system. A mic will enable everyone to hear you even if you… Continue reading Storytelling tip #2