Come discover the engaging worlds of Storytelling and Story Acting with Teaching Artist Mallory Fischer!

Storytelling is a fundamental human characteristic. We tell stories to share information, impart lessons, and so much more. Teachers use storytelling to promote children’s cognitive and literacy development, providing the critical bridge between the oral language of early childhood and the more mature language of reading and writing. 

Story Acting brings children’s ideas to the group. It gives a compelling reason for children’s storytelling, celebrates children’s ideas, and provides an opportunity for the class to create meaning around a text of great interest. 

Through active listening and collaboration, students will share their ideas with the class and work together to create compelling stories!