Storytelling is just as important to your children as reading a book. In fact,
for very young children it is even more beneficial because it allows them
to imagine the stories as you tell them. They will learn language skills as
they hear your voice and see your expressions. It can also be a wonderful
bonding experience as you tell classic tales or stories about your own past
that they will remember for the rest of their lives.
Activities
Storytelling: You Can Do It!
Hold your baby in your lap while you tell a story.
• Use lots of facial expressions, and keep eye contact with your baby.
• Use different voices as you speak. Babies can hear high-pitched sounds more easily than
low-pitched sounds.
• Remember that if you use a prop, your baby will want to put it in his or her mouth.