The Art of Oral Storytelling (children aged 5+)
Thu 31 Aug
|New Malden
In each oral storytelling session, Belinda Storyteller will include stories for different age groups, cultures and perspectives. Participants are encouraged to join in with the storytelling and bring an appropriate story, poem, or song of their own to share.
Time & Location
31 Aug 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
New Malden, Jubilee Square, New Malden KT3 4AJ, UK
About the event
Workshops: Building Connections through the Art of Oral Storytelling (children aged 5+)
Dates and times: Thursday 3,10,17,24, 31 August, and 7 September - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The art of storytelling is as ancient as the river Thames that winds its way through our county. It is an intimate and immersive art form that demands the storyteller to work with the story until it feels like a lived experience. The storyteller demonstrates a wide range of communication skills, while the story illustrates aspects of the world we live in, what it is to be human, and how to navigate life. In New Malden's diverse community, stories from around the world are incorporated to help build bridges across cultural divides.
Regular listening to and sharing of stories improves literacy and spoken language skills. These skills make it possible for you to better communicate your needs, concerns and ideas. While stories that include…