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The Importance of Storytelling in the Classroom

Preserves culture and language bringing cross cultural content into the classroom.

Teaches relationships of humanity with the natural world.

Teaches social and personal skills, values, creative and critical thinking.

Expands memory and improves listening skills.

Exposes children to language vocabulary and structure.

Good for teaching conventions of writing and grammar.

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Best Practices: Pieces of the Puzzle Copyright 2003 Regina Public Schools and Saskatchewan Learning