We are in whatever part of the world, the concept of bedtime stories is a highly prevalent ritual everywhere and is being carried on by us as a legacy since old times. Most of us end up reading or narrating the same bedtime story to our kids almost on a daily basis but with different tones, changed voices, turning characters and so on..
Have you ever wondered if narrating stories really makes any difference to your kid’s development? Then be assured that these bedtime stories are helping your child in growing emotionally, mentally and creatively. You also develop a deep parent and child bond on the way by spending these beautiful 15-20 minutes from your busy schedule.
Through this blog, learn about how the magic of storytelling helps little ones in their development and what are the available tools for you to use..
Improves Imaginative and Creativity Skills
When we narrate different stories, be it of a jungle safari, solving mysteries, saving the world, we often make our kid and their loved ones the hero and main characters of the story. As the child listens, reads through the story, their imagination power increases. Also, the child starts naturally creating stories by themselves
Remember, you don’t have to be perfect when doing the reading, there is really no “right way.” It’s about building the connection with your little one.
Enhances Language skills and Brain Strength
Stories enhances your kid’s skills in many ways such as:
- Improving reading skills – Try turning the table sometimes by asking your child to read the story to you! It can slowly help in improving their reading skills naturally. Kids can learn to modulate their speech, understand various themes such as suspense, horror, mystery and how to narrate them with ease
- Enhanced Vocabulary – Try using new words everytime you narrate a story to your child. Regular listening to new words will gradually become a part of your child’s speech as well and you will notice their vocabulary improving. If you can narrate a story in different language, you will be surprised to see your child learning a new language altogether
- Understanding Sentence structure – We often frame small, medium size and long sentences with different emotional elements added. Storytelling is a very powerful tool through which your child can learn various forms of sentence structuring.
By spending 15-20 minutes daily with your child on storytelling, you can see the change in your child’s behavior. Even toddlers who have not started speaking can soak up the language just by listening. So go ahead and talk to them like they understand, because they’re always learning more than we can think!
Learn about Emotions, Empathy and Powerful life lessons
When we introduce different emotions such as happiness, sadness, mystery, scared, excitement or anything via our story characters and voice modulations, kids learn about different kinds of emotions and how to express their feelings themselves.
You can teach them about sharing, empathy, kindness, care, love, honesty, whatever you may want through the power of stories.
You may notice your child shouting to express their anger or crying to showcase their sadness eventually over the course of their day-to-day activities.
Wondering what powerful tool you have with you to mold your child? Try it now!!
Parent – Child Bonding
Storytelling is absolute magic ! It helps in creating the strongest of bonds between parent and child. You can share cuddles, laughters, love when telling them new tales. You can become their hero or let them identify new ideas on the go. Regularly doing this can build strong emotional bond between you and your kid
If you are not doing it or have not thought of starting it, try it now! It’s you and your child’s little own world together 🙂
Develops Critical Thinking
Kids who tend to read regularly have better reading skills, they are able to analyze topics easily. This boosts their confidence amongst their peer groups.
It also helps in developing critical thinking in your child. Attention and memory span of kids also improves drastically as they listen to stories with focus
You can think of this storytelling as a fun tool to make your child confident. At the end of the story, ask some interesting questions from the story to see their engagement throughout
Are Digital Stories good for your child ?
The answer is Yes, digital stories are good for your kid’s development and they count in too!
Whether it’s an app, audiobook, or animated story on a screen, the key is engagement.
You can try our App, check out the links here
Play store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=club.kinzy.app&hl=en_IN
App store – https://apps.apple.com/in/app/kinzy/id6743426150
At Kinzy, we encourage kids to create, listen, think, and not just do passive watching. And let’s be honest, a little quiet creative time for your kid while you sip your coffee, it is definitely a win win for both of you, isn’t it? Also it can pave the way for your own self-care
Also, you can try to co-watch or co-listen when you can. Your presence is all that is required to make a difference!
Final Word
Stories help in 360 degree development for your child. They are more than just fairy tales, they enhance vocabulary, creativity, imaginative skills and what not for your child.. You think about teaching friendship, love, care, empathy or anything and stories are that magic wand which can help your child in learning it naturally..
So yes, keep reading daily whenever possible and don’t forget to turn the tables often to make them the story-tellers as well!!
If you haven’t started storytelling and are thinking whether to take it up or not or how to narrate a story, just pick up the Kinzy App and go ahead and narrate one to your child today.
One page at a time..
About Kinzy –
Kinzy.club is a gentle, creative space where children can build and personalize their own digital story worlds, just by speaking or drawing. It’s like giving them their very own magic wand for storytelling. As parents, we love seeing our kids express themselves and Kinzy gives them the tools to do it with joy, color, and creativity.