I
registered this course with the intention to be a better storyteller for my
toddlers. Currently, the toddlers that I am working with (are turning three), are very curious and keen to use their developing language in story
reading with questions and comments and short stories. I wish to include them in stories beyond the visuals or published content. As we know, storybooks
have great visuals to enhance their language comprehension and attention span.
Hence, I wish to challenge myself and the toddlers, to rely less on visuals and
more on auditory and imagination. I wish to embrace the beauty of creativity and
imagination in the classroom.
I
was truly inspired by the facilitator and the people I met. Firstly, Ana was
the most talented and engaging storyteller I’ve met. She was quick to react to
the audience’s verbal and non-verbal cues while delivering consistent and engaging
stories. As an adult, I was engrossed and was able to visualize her stories
vividly in my mind, these visuals are unforgettable and remains in my mind till
now. The classmates who I’ve met are not just teachers or students, they are
film makers, sales executives, businessmen and insurance agents. Just like myself, they are aware of
the importance of storytelling in convincing and educating others (to achieve
sales, objectives, etc.).
Most
importantly, I am inspired to know that I am a great storyteller. Everyone has their own stories to tell and
everyone can learn the skills to tell good stories. Furthermore, humans are
wired to learn through stories. There are strategies that we can learn from to aid
us to be great storyteller. For instance, using simple storyboards,
highlighting special phrases and features to replicate. With consistent practice and evaluating, your stories can be mesmerizing and educational to others as well. New class goals: To tell more stories! And, be better at it!
If
you are keen, you can register via ALAP (Academy of Literary Arts and
Publishing Singapore) for Ana’s upcoming classes - Discover the storyteller
within you 2; Storytelling with Pictures in April.
See you there!