Storytelling....A Gift to Give and Receive

Storytelling is the way we learn naturally. Stories connect generations to one another. Children love their parents or grandparents to tell them stories from when they were kids. For years stories have been told to convey lessons,to teach and to educate. Storytelling can be a incredible teaching tool where information is more easily retained. Telling stories along with reading and writing can all work together to bring a more rounded approach to learning. Historical facts embedded into a good story can result in students retaining more of the information. Storytelling can be powerful. It supports speaking and listening skills,motivates reading and writing and stimulates the imagination. Stories can teach,reinforce and introduce ideas and curriculum's in a more logical and creative way. Stories can teach important life principles and lift our spirits. Stories help us remember our past and allow us to live on for generations. Stories can be used to present and preserve our culture and heritage. In this fast paced world it is so important that we look back at where we came from and share that rich history with our children so that they will share with theirs. At my house I am always repeating stories that my parents told me or about events that happened when I was a child to my son.

A Cheyenne storyteller once said,"Stories are gifts. It is up to us to GIVE and receive them." Share Your Stories,

In Color by Jamey Johnson

Listen to the words of this song. It is such a powerful example of story,memories,and traditions in our lives. It is so important to write your memories down so they can be passed on and enjoyed by generations to come. Enjoy the song and if touches,inspires you or rekindles some old memory I would like to hear about it.
Keep the Faith,

Strangers in the Box

Strangers in the Box.

I wish I knew the people

These strangers in the box

Their names and all their memories

Are lost among the socks.

I wonder what their lives were like,

How did they spend their days?

What about their special times?

I'll never know their ways.

If only someone would have taken the time,

To tell who,what,and when,

Those faces of my heritage

Would come to life again.

Pam Harazim (rev)

Keep the Faith,

Samples of the Publishing Center

I wanted to show you how easy it is to go to http://www.cherishbound.com/ and use their publishing center. The pictures on the screen are pictures I uploaded to add to my book.The tabs to the side are all the options like templates,images and pages. After you have picked your template the publishing tool shows you where you can add photos,captions or text. The publishing center is easy to navigate and would be an awesome project for children. I think I will let Jackson start on his next week. I will post his published book once we are finished. If you want your story to be told then start your own book. We can help you get started with story starters,keep you organized with notebooks and guide through the whole process and in 10-15 days you too can be a published author.

Keep the Faith,

Marie