Shannon and Mary chat with Anna Boldog from Bookr Class about the Importance of Storytelling.   They share their own memories and experiences with stories as readers and teachers. And they talk about what research shares about how storytelling impacts language and literacy development.    This discussion should prompt your own memories of stories and how they've impacted your life, your instruction, and your readers.Episode Resources:Information for parents about BOOKR Class App2 week free trial on BOOKR Class for teachers Holiday Calendar campaign from BookrOur previous episode Books as Mirrors, Doors, and WindowsStorytelling Improves LiteracyThe Literacy Benefits of StorytellingPaths to Literacy: Importance of StorytellingLearning Language and LiteracyRole of Storytelling in Early Literacy DevelopmentDual Coding Theory and Education (James Clark and Allan Paivio) Four Good Reasons to Use Literature in Primary School (Irma Ghosn) Bookr Class on InstagramBookr Class on TwitterBookr Class on Facebook  Bookr Class video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJBaiBrHLUMAnother video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcnaajQPu_Q Hot Logic Mini Oven https://amzn.to/3jO2C4l (*Amazon affiliate link)Daily Harvest (Get $35 off your first box when you use this link)COME JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Our Website    Facebook    Instagram    ClubhouseShannon's TpT StoreSupport the show