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There are many grand things about grandparents. They are guardians of family traditions, provide love and emotional support, and help children develop a sense of who they are and where they belong. While all these attributes are important, equally important is their unique opportunity to be first-line teachers and tutors for their young learners. 

From a very early age, children learn by touching, doing, and play. They also learn by listening…and they can benefit from the “Magic of Stories” long before they are able to read a story themselves.  There’s magic in being instantly transported to new places and in sharing adventures with all sorts of wonderful creatures and characters. Magic in how stories can help children learn about the world around them and their place in it. And there’s also magic in the unique ability of stories to build a child’s vocabulary, comprehension, and listening skills.

And who are some of the best storytellers?  Grandparents!  They often have more time to interact, add high levels of love and caring, and they are naturals at inserting “fun factors” such as voices, sound effects, and facial expressions as they read.  Like the stories they are voicing, grandparents can be magical as well. 

Bottom line…we encourage grandparents to use the “Magic of Stories and Storytelling,” at every opportunity, to help their young learners build a foundation for language learning that can literally last a lifetime. 

Posted by The Critter Project