Story telling is part and parcel of growing up routine of all children. But in the case of our grandchildren, it has evolved over the years into something unlike any other bedtime story telling sessions.
Back in July 2016, Nathan who was just five and half years old loved normal children stories just like any other kids (Read here). Even in the next couples of years up to 2022, he continued to enjoy story telling and he was also creative when it was his turn to tell story (Read here), (Read here) and (Read here).
Now after seven years plus, his preference has shifted from fairytale to real life incidents. He loved talking about his classmates and friends. Indeed, he has moved into his teenager phase! We began to detect the change since early this year in the last story telling session (Read here).
Even Gracie, she is more animated talking about incidents related to friends and classmates than telling tales from story books or her own make-up stories.
Whatever is said about their changes consequential to growing up, their approach to story studio is still serious and not wishy-washy.
This time, Nathan and Grace were assisted by their cousin, Livvie who was equally serious and committed. As a matter of procedure, before story telling began, grandparents were granted access to the Story Studio only upon production of Entry Cards specially prepared by Livvie. Hands were to be sanitized before being allowed to be seated. No phone was allowed.
As the story session progressed, drinks were served and foot massage was provided! Grandparents were pampered to another new level :)
Maddie, the latest in the group was equally creative when come to chain story. She could spontaneously pick up from where the previous teller has left off and continued the chain! The fun part is always to be sillier and sillier!
I wonder what the next Story Studio will be like after another year or two!
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