The Power of Storytelling: Helping your Child Find Their Voice

Angela Comer-Lam
Aug 19
2 min read

August 11th, 2025

One of the absolute joys I’ve experienced in my many years of teaching is watching a child’s confidence blossom when they tell their own stories. Storytelling is so much more than just a fun activity—it’s a powerful tool that helps children grow into effective communicators, creative thinkers, and confident English speakers.

Today, I want to share some simple, practical ways you can spark this magic at home.

Why Storytelling Matters

When children invent and share stories, they’re not just practising vocabulary and grammar—they’re learning to express ideas, solve problems, and connect their feelings to words.

It’s a wonderful way to make language learning meaningful and memorable.

How to Encourage Storytelling at Home

1. Start with Talk

You don’t need any special materials to begin. The next time you’re together—maybe during a car ride, at dinner, or before bed—ask your child questions like:

“What was the funniest thing that happened today?”
“If your favourite toy could talk, what story would it tell?”
“Can you invent a story about a cat that learns to fly?”

Listen and encourage every idea, no matter how silly or wild!

Sometimes the sillier the better!

2. Draw It Out

Some children feel more comfortable expressing ideas through pictures.

Give your child paper and crayons and invite them to draw a story.
Ask questions about their pictures: “Who is this? What happens next?”
You can write down their words underneath their drawings, showing them that their stories matter.

3. Make a Family Story Book

For older children, try creating a “Family Story Book.”

Each family member can add a page, drawing or writing part of a story.
Take turns adding twists or new characters.
Read it together at the end—your child will love seeing their ideas come to life.

4. Celebrate Every Story

Remind your child that there are no “wrong” stories! Every idea has value. Share their stories with family and friends, or even record them on your phone and play them back for your child.

A Final Thought

Storytelling is a gift you can give your child every day. It builds language skills, strengthens your bond, and helps your child discover the joy of expressing themselves. Don’t worry about spelling or grammar—just encourage, listen, and have fun together.

If you try any of these ideas, I’d love to hear about your child’s stories! And if you have questions or want more inspiration, just reply to this email—I’m always here to help.

Next week, I’ll be sharing some of my favourite English games you can play at home to keep learning light and lively!

Happy storytelling!

Warm regards,

Angela

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