34: The Stories We Share
"Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released." -Robin Moore A multitude of stories reside inside each of us. Every day we live, every moment we spend, and every choice we make are snippets of the story that make up our lives. We are our own authors and the primary writers of our life's plot. As we deepened our inquiry into stories, the children learned about the fundamental element of the plot and how it builds the foundation of a good st ory. Through different learning experiences, th e children discovered that the beginning of a story sets the stage, the middle develops the plot, and the end brings the story to a close. Collaborative Class Story Creation Armed with an understanding that stories have a structure, we came together as a class to create our very own story. The children contributed their ideas, and we wove them into a cohesive tale. This collaborative effort not only reinforced the kindergarteners' learning but also fostere