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Sarah and the Monster

10/28/2016

They say, and there is a lot of written material on the subject as well, that stories, folktales train the imagination and help inner images evolve in children (indeed, in anyone) – and the ability to create inner images is a fundamental, essential human skill for many reasons – for example, if we want to tackle any problems cropping up in our life, we must first be able to imagine a solution, or several versions of solutions in ourselves, without that we will not be able to find and carry out any real solution. But sometimes the solution is right there – it is enough to imagine something or think of it in a different way…

let’s give voice to allophone pupils

10/18/2016

Traditionally, teachers tell stories to their pupils. For me, it was my high school history and geography teacher who made me travel through Europe and in the whole world. Pupils, especially newly arrived pupils, can tell stories, and in turn, make us travel. Moreover, it was during the 70s/80s when the question of newcomer pupil's integration was first raised, and storytelling became significant in French schools. The educational use of stories and tales would make the transition period easier between the country of origin and the host country.

Why Tell Personal Stories?

6/22/2016

As I work and walk the world of Storytelling I always hear people say that Storytelling is making a comeback. Did it ever go? One question to ponder on!

The importance of listening

6/3/2016

When we talk about storytelling, we have to talk about listening as well. Listening is unseperable from telling. If the storyteller senses that the other does not pay attention, does not listen, he/she loses the motivation to tell his/her story.

about intergenerational communication

3/24/2016

Intergenerational communication can be seen as a kind of intercultural commincation, where people from different life cycles (children, young adults, old people) are in contat with eah other (Bahuaud, Deval et Pecolo, 2011).

Stories can make a difference

2/14/2016

When you are in the middle of an Erasmus+ project, an EU partnership as we are in at this moment, you sometimes tend to forget where you are doing it for. Deadlines seem to rule you, you are dreaming about Foundation Bricks, Intellectual Outputs, Transnational meetings etc. Say, about everything a regular human being would never dream about.

Storytelling and social emotional learning

1/30/2016

Being able to tell and being heard are the two pillars in the development of social skills. People that are able to express themselves will be heard. People that are heard will feel respected, their self-esteem will grow and they will be able to interact actively within society. Storytelling can help people to express themselves in a strong way.

The awareness of narrative structures can help people to tell their story in a way that others are willing to listen. You can easily train people in using narrative structures.

Creative Times 2015 - Story sharing with Seniors

1/28/2016

Superact and Guinness Partnerships Care and Support believe in supporting people to live happy and fulfilled lives. Artistic, innovative activity has an enriching effect and helps to improve confidence, self esteem, health and wellbeing. The project was a fantastic way to celebrate our customers’ talents and achievements, and to bring them closer together.”

Why Storytelling in Group Work?

12/30/2015

When we tell and listen to stories, we can almost feel our souls breathing fully and deeply. Our capacity to see options, to visualize possibilities, to imagine expands and we are somehow more alive."

Michael Parent

Aladdin project has started!

11/17/2015

In the framework of the Aladdin project senior volunteers will help - by using storytelling techniques - to develop different skills and competences in young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds.