Oral storytelling helps all children develop their imagination, language and creates human connection. The stories told often have life lessons and values that a child can remember because they are actively using their minds to process the information in another way than a visual story does. In Alaska, there are some stories that can take days to tell and have many valuable lessons to share. Stories in the "Molly of Denali" series share Alaska Native values such as respecting all things, seeing connections, and living carefully.
Ways Children Learn Through Storytelling Traditions
