Under the Sand Area structure, Teacher Flora noticed an opportunity to practice listening skills in a naturally unfolding game. Harel set herself up as a storyteller and sat in a seat on the lower platform. The children playing under the slide formed an audience. When she finished her story, Isla continued it creating a threaded game. Flora picked up on the game and reinforced agreements on how to play. Password: venice1987
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After Isla, Henry took the stage. When Paisley tried the storyteller’s seat for the first time among this group of East Wingers, she experienced the spotlight differently and abruptly ended the story.
Paisley: And that’s the end.
It takes time to sit comfortably in the spotlight. It also takes time to listen attentively in order to pick up the thread and continue the story. While some are working on framing a story with a beginning, a middle and an end, others are working on sharing ideas with an audience. Together we will weave a trust as audience and storytellers who rely on each other equally in their roles. – Teacher Flora and Kristin