Telling Stories to Sensitive Children

with David Sewell McCannwww.sparklestories.com

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What is a Sensitive Child?

*one who receives from everywhere

*they may see or take in more than other

*can be overwhelmed easily & emotional

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Online Conference for Waldorf-inspired Homeschoolers

Everyday Things May Affect a Sensitive Child

*Riding in a car a long way

*Going to a party

*Wearing certain clothes

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Speak in Images

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*More effective than lectures or reasoning

*Telling a story about a similar situation engages the child and motivates them

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Age 2 and Under

The Rock

*rhythm and tone of voice

*how you move your hands

*nursery rhymes

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Age 4-7

The Plant

*Introduce imagery

*name things

*begin simple stories

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Online Conference for Waldorf-inspired Homeschoolers

Elementary School

The Animal

*add interest

*characters

*drama*try different voices

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Speak to the Rock Plant

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*Slow

*Soft

*Be present

4 Steps to Intuitive Storytelling:Making Stories up on the Spot

1)Attention

2)Affection

3)Approach

4)Allowance

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Find the Intention for the Story

1)What is benefit for me?

2)What does individual get

3) What does community get?

4) What does the world get?

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The Sensitive Child series- ½ price

http://www.sparklestories.com/blog/global-waldorf-expo/

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