Educating by Story-Telling Showing the Value of Story-Telling as an Educational Tool for the Use of All Workers with Children

"Educating by Story-Telling" by Katherine Dunlap Cather is an early 1900's guide championing the use of storytelling as a vital way to teach children. The book argues that stories are not only fun, but crucial for learning and building character. The writer sees storytelling as a way to make learning better and to help kids understand important ideas about life and books. It starts by sharing the author's experience with children, laying out a plan for using stories well in schools and homes. It stresses how sharing stories can pass on culture and teach good values, while also sparking kids' imaginations and interests. For stories to really connect, she indicates that adults must find stories that match what children like and are ready for, helping them grow and learn through carefully chosen narratives.