What’s in your toolbox?

There are some important tools you must put in your storytelling toolbox. Your toolbox should always have:

Love of FUN: Be happy. Get lost in the moment. See where it leads you!

Curiosity: That means you must ask questions. Who? What? Where? Why? When? And How? Never stop asking questions.

Questions: These lead to answers, answers lead to questions, and those questions lead to more answers, and on and on you go. Be curious, forever curious.

Imagination: Nothing is impossible in your imagination. There is nowhere you cannot go and nothing you cannot do. Never stop using it.

Your senses and emotions: These help us connect to one another as human beings. Very, very important!

The courage to explore and experiment: Go on a journey. Experiment with words, ideas, and how you express yourself. There are no rules. See what works for you.

HERE’S AN ACTIVITY: Now that you have your toolbox, try this activity. Choose the picture on this page and see if you can write or tell a little story about it. Remember, to keep asking questions, and use your imagination.

Now, to hear the true story behind this picture, watch this video: ‘Running Down Sandhills’