telling stories to sensitive children with david sewell mccann online conference for...

Telling Stories to Sensitive Children

with David Sewell McCannwww.sparklestories.com

Online Conference for Waldorf-inspired Homeschoolers

What is a Sensitive Child?

*one who receives from everywhere

*they may see or take in more than other

*can be overwhelmed easily & emotional


Everyday Things May Affect a Sensitive Child

*Riding in a car a long way

*Going to a party

*Wearing certain clothes


Speak in Images


*More effective than lectures or reasoning

*Telling a story about a similar situation engages the child and motivates them

Age 2 and Under

The Rock

*rhythm and tone of voice

*how you move your hands

*nursery rhymes


Age 4-7

The Plant

*Introduce imagery

*name things

*begin simple stories


Elementary School

The Animal

*add interest

*characters

*drama*try different voices


Speak to the Rock Plant


*Slow

*Soft

*Be present

4 Steps to Intuitive Storytelling:Making Stories up on the Spot

1)Attention

2)Affection

3)Approach

4)Allowance


Find the Intention for the Story

1)What is benefit for me?

2)What does individual get

3) What does community get?

4) What does the world get?


The Sensitive Child series- ½ price

http://www.sparklestories.com/blog/global-waldorf-expo/


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