Is there a better stage of life than childhood? Playing, having fun, dreaming, and sleeping without worrying about anything, and being able to dream about the most beautiful and fanciful children’s stories and fairy tales. It is during childhood that the best moments and memories are made, and with a little “push” from parents reading children’s stories, everything becomes even more fun and colorful in the world of fantasy.
Children’s stories are tales invented by someone who managed to pass them on, making the story come alive and take place in the minds of those who listen. They are passed on orally, each time gaining a new detail and a different version, becoming richer in fantasy. Tales handed down from great-grandparents to grandparents and then to their children, who in turn share them with their own grandchildren, continuing the tradition for future generations. That’s how children’s stories live on!
Many have been recorded in books and have become famous children’s tales, read through the generations in homes, schools, and reading circles. They have been immortalized through films, further stimulating children’s imaginations, who can now also see the images and become enchanted by their favorite characters. Sadly, with modernization, these tales are being left behind and are becoming unknown to children. We parents, with the help of family and educators, need to ensure that this treasure is kept alive, passing it on so children can know this fantasy world just as we did in our own childhoods.
Children’s stories are not just simple tales; they help develop feelings, manage emotions, and experience new sensations. Children are able to put themselves in the place of the characters and feel exactly what the story is telling. The sadness of the ugly duckling, the fear of the three little pigs, or the magic of Rapunzel waiting for her prince charming are just some examples of what a child can experience in the world of stories. The fantasy world is an important part of building childhood and is essential for emotional development in children.
Children’s Story Video Tips
Hansel and Gretel
Rapunzel
Cinderella
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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