Oral storytelling is important for reading, writing and social wellbeing

Abstract

Oral storytelling is important for reading, writing and social wellbeing If there was one skill that could positively impact many other areas, such as reading, writing, and social development, wouldn't you want to teach it? Could oral storytelling be the key? The link between oral language and later reading, writing, and even social-emotional health is well established. Children with better listening and speaking skills do better on academic tasks and have more friends. But how do children become good listeners and speakers? They listen to and get regular practice telling stories orally.