Props for Reading

Here is a short article that reminded how much i loved when my aunt would tell her Felt stories. She would have cut outs the story characters, or relevant ojects, and would have active illustration and would tell a story.

I think I enjoyed them more than listening to someone just read a book. Not that I don't love that too, but it's important to keep oral tradition alive. Good stories shouldn't have to be written down.

It also ups the interactive portion of storytelling. Props are awesome. I also enjoy having children act out the story you're reading, again active engagement with the words.

Kids are so cute!