“Sweetheart, would you like to hear a story?” – a familiar question from parents when they want their children to sleep soundly. Stories are like magical bridges, taking children to colorful imaginary worlds, where imagination soars and curiosity is satisfied. So, what benefits do preschool stories bring to a child’s development?
Why Are Preschool Stories Important?
Helping Children Develop Language Skills
As the saying goes, “Good speech comes from good stories.” Stories are “spiritual food” that helps children learn new words, sentence structures, grammar, and rich expressions. According to preschool education expert Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, author of the book “Preschool Education: The Path Leading to the Soul,” “Preschool stories are like vivid language lessons, helping children absorb knowledge naturally and joyfully.”
Fostering Imagination and Creativity
“Think differently, act differently.” Stories help children develop imagination, creativity, and logical thinking. Children can freely imagine themselves as characters in the story, create their own stories, and develop problem-solving skills.
Enhancing Knowledge and Developing Skills
“Learning goes hand in hand with practice.” Stories help children acquire knowledge about the world around them, about people, animals, plants, culture, and good moral values. Through stories, children learn appropriate behaviors, problem-solving, emotional expression, empathy, and love.
Promoting Emotional Development
“A mother’s love is as vast as the Thai Binh Ocean.” Stories help children develop emotions, empathy, and love. Children learn to love their family, friends, animals, and the surrounding environment.
Popular Types of Preschool Stories
Fairy Tales
“Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away…” – fairy tales always attract children with mythical stories, magical wonders, and meaningful lessons. Fairy tales like “Cinderella,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Saint Giong,” “The Hundred-Knot Bamboo Tree”… have become classic stories passed down through generations.
Vietnamese Folk Rhymes and Sayings Stories
“Clever birds sing clearly, clever people speak gently.” These stories help children understand more about Vietnamese proverbs, idioms, folk songs, and folk rhymes. These stories are often highly educational, helping children learn how to behave, how to live, and lessons about morality.
Animal Stories
“A dog is a man’s best friend.” Animal stories help children understand more about the animal world, their habits, habitats, and roles. Children learn to love and protect animals and understand the relationship between humans and animals.
Stories About Everyday Life
“Life is a lesson.” Stories about everyday life help children understand more about social issues, stories about people, good deeds, and bright examples. These stories help children learn how to behave, how to live, and lessons about morality.
Notes When Telling Stories to Children
- Choose stories that are appropriate for your child’s age.
- Tell stories in a lively, engaging tone, expressing the emotions of the story.
- Use images, objects, and sounds to attract your child’s attention.
- Tell stories slowly and clearly so that your child can easily understand.
- Ask your child questions related to the story’s content to encourage thinking and sharing.
Conclusion
“Stories are like seeds sown in a child’s soul.” Preschool stories are like seeds sown in a child’s soul, contributing to nurturing talented sprouts, compassionate hearts, and good citizens for the country.
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