What Others are Saying About LifeStories for Kids™

"Storytelling is a very natural way to reach children. To be able to use storytelling and allow children to do their own storytelling is a magnificent way to teach children how to get along with one another. I watched children who spend time in my office and spend time in the main office-- who are often unable to focus -- be absolutely mesmerized and totally focused on the storyteller."
                -Claudia Bazemore, School Counselor, Brook’s Elementary, Wake County, NC

"Teachers are looking for those non traditional ways to develop the social and emotional skills and positive interactions in the classroom. These kinds of things are a jump off for teachers to be able to use, cutting on a light bulb in their mind, especially with storytelling. It captivated the audience. The kids were really interested and into it and paying attention. It is a great way to jump start questions and dialogue afterwards."
                -Elementary school teacher after observing children watch the LifeStories 3-5 stories.

"Storytelling is basically how ALL cultures have handed down ALL information throughout history. You can think of teaching as all the stories that we have accumulated through our culture being shared with children. Studies show that stories are also how we most easily remember things. The more teaching can consciously incorporate storytelling, the easier it will be for children to simply retain information."
                -Willy Claflin, featured Storyteller in LS 3-5, on the Benefits of Storytelling

"Storytelling is a powerful tool for learning because first of all, you are listening. As children are listening to a story, they are learning how to absorb all the different ideas and use their imagination. First they start talking and speaking the stories out. After a while they think, ‘maybe I should go read it.’ Then they think, ‘I could write something better than that.' Storytelling helps children learn how to communicate and find a better way of saying what they need to say in an enjoyable form."
                -Olga Loya,featured Storyteller in LS 3-5, on the Benefits of Storytelling in the classroom

"The lesson was to be brave and to face what you're afraid of."
                - Petey, 3rd grader at Brooks Elementary, Wake County, NC

"I learned that you should get all the facts before you judge something"
                -4th grader after watching Ghost House

"The thing I liked about it best is that little hint of mystery. Ms. Loya has never figured out why Tina was so mad."
                -Dillion, after watching the story "Left Out"