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January 15, 2025 28 mins

In this conversation, Susie Beghin discusses the significance of storytelling for young children with guests Daniela and Dina from Little Light Books. They explore the inspiration behind their children's books, the key messages they aim to convey, and the developmental benefits of storytelling. The discussion highlights the importance of creating a safe and engaging environment for children through interactive storytelling techniques. Daniela and Dina share their experiences as educators and authors, emphasizing the impact their stories have on children's learning and emotional development.

Susie Beghin reflects on the need for interactive storytelling techniques to engage children and enhance their imagination. The episode encourages educators and parents to incorporate props and real-life experiences into storytelling to create a more immersive learning environment.

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction to Storytelling for Young Children

01:15 Inspiration Behind Writing Children's Books

03:48 Key Messages in Children's Literature

08:00 The Importance of Storytelling in Development

09:57 Creating a Safe Space Through Storytelling

14:23 Engaging Storytelling Techniques for Educators

19:08 Favorite Stories and Their Impact

24:00 Susie’s episode reflection and takeaways

About Daniela and Dina (Little Light Books Inc) Igniting the love of reading was the inspiration behind creating this series for young children.  The engaging stories are familiar and relatable, as well as diverse and inclusive; expressing the message, "I believe in you!"

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