Nurturing Critical Thinking in Preschool Through Oral Storytelling

I am delighted to share my new article The storythinking programme: a framework for nurturing critical thinking in preschool which was published today (04/10/24) by Taylor & Francis Online.

Discover how oral storytelling can be a powerful tool for nurturing young children’s critical thinking. My latest article outlines the role of oral storytelling as a pedagogical strategy in early childhood education, highlighting how it sparks imagination, curiosity, problem-solving and critical dialogue. With evidence-based insights, this paper offers practical guidelines for educators and parents on utilising oral storytelling to engage young children in critical thinking.

Start by incorporating a short storytelling session into your daily routine and observe the positive impact it has on your child’s critical thinking skills. Read more to learn how you can implement these strategies with young children in the home and school environments.

You can find the article here.

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Posted on 7th October, 2024, under Research