Sharing Stories for Children
An Invitation from Testimonios de Esperanza
This week, we are sharing the latest storytelling prompt for the Testimonios de Esperanza project. An overview of the project can be found here.
Our prompt this month asks you to work with your family members to write a children’s book together. It can be about any topic, but we encourage you to think of lessons from your own family’s experiences you would want to share.
In the early days of La Cuenta, we shared a children’s book a high school student wrote about their immigration experiences. Perhaps your story might relate similar experiences?
Please feel free to share any of your words or images in the comments below or by emailing us. We are always excited to share the contributions of our readers!
Propina
We were thrilled to see the recent merch drop from friends, Define American, this week:
(We’re a little biased but happen to be big fans of that book on top of the pile. It could make a great holiday gift...)
Additionally, if you missed either of the previous activities from Testimonios de Esperanza, you can get caught up here:
We’ll see you next week.
I'm a retired mental and social worker in my 80s, and don't remember when, but at one time, allowing elementary school students to write stories using their own spellings, curse words, etc. To write their own stories about their lives, troubles, and dreams. And allowing them to share their stories with each other. Improved their school attendance, communication skills, relationships, and reading skills. More than the Dick and Jane type books that embodied middle-class values and lifestyles.
At one time, therapists and counselors bought therapeutic games that they played with troubled and/or problem children. I found that such games worked better when I encouraged the youngster I counseled to change the rules this way and that way (including cheating and writing their own question cards and grading me on my answers to the question cards).