If applied in a structured way, storytelling has a tremendous power to educate, to help children learn more quickly, acquire skills and develop a love for reading.
Whenever we want children to learn things more quickly, we ought to remember that wrapping an abstract concept in an exciting story makes its understanding and acquisition much easier. […]
Valentina De Piante Niculae, Feldenkrais teacher was one of our story tellers in Popa Soare this month. Valentina read Snowflakes, a story about each of us being unique. At the end, they did a breathing exercise to help them be aware of the body-mind connection.
The Story Teller project was initiated 7 years ago in Acorns for ages 5 to 6, with the aims of developing a love of reading among the children and giving them the opportunity to interact with a wide range of people. These experiences enable the children to find out about different jobs, life stories and […]
Another inspirational story teller for Early Explorers in Popa Soare! Adrian Despot read the story The Gruffalo, a story about the importance of using our mind and not focussing on appearances. Adi also talked to the children about the importance of music in our life and that they should persevere in following their dreams and […]
Babak Zadnia was one of our Story Tellers this month.
We were pleased to launch of our Story Teller sessions in Aviatiei. Story teller sessions are a unique Acorns project begun several years ago in our Popa Soare nursery especially for the oldest children. The aims of the Story Teller project include promoting the English language, its beauty and richness, developing a love of reading among […]
Alain Schodts, Executive Director of Belgian Romanian Chamber of Commerce, was another of our Story Tellers. Alain read an inspiring story called Stone Underpants about always seeking better resources and not giving up. He kindly answered the children’s questions and explained that his job involves bringing people together.
Another special guest visited our nursery this month. Virginia Otel, President of PWN Romania, (a volunteer-based NGO dedicated to advancing women in leadership), read “Heidi” to the children, a story about the importance of friendship, living healthily and helping each other. As Virginia works in the banking field as a full-time job, she also talked […]
