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Vivian Gussin Paley, a pioneering early childhood educator, developed the Storytelling and Story Acting approach to support young children’s language, literacy, and social development. This approach recognizes children's natural inclination to tell stories and express their ideas through play. Paley’s approach emphasizes that storytelling and dramatic play are deeply connected. Through this process, children learn organically, using their own experiences and imagination as a foundation for growth.

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When children see their own cultures, languages, and lived experiences reflected in digital media and storytelling, they develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging. By incorporating culturally relevant texts, interactive e-books, and digital storytelling tools, educators can help children analyze different perspectives, question dominant narratives, and express their own voices.

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From an early age, children use narrative as a natural way of thinking, making sense of their experiences, and communicating their ideas. Through storytelling, they organize events, express emotions, and develop an understanding of the world around them. Even before they can write, young children create narratives through play, gestures, and conversations, demonstrating their ability to sequence events and convey meaning.

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As they listen to stories, they begin to recognize patterns, character roles, and cause-and-effect relationships, which lay the foundation for literacy development. Encouraging children to tell their own stories—whether through spoken words, drawings, or digital media—supports language growth, creativity, and cognitive development. By nurturing this innate narrative ability, educators and caregivers help children develop essential literacy skills while also fostering their ability to think critically and express themselves confidently.

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Using technology in ways that honor children's interests—whether through coding simple stories, Using interactive 3D images or digital effects or creating digital artwork—ensures that learning remains engaging and personally relevant. This approach not only supports early literacy development but also fosters critical thinking, empowering young learners to become thoughtful consumers and creators of digital content in a diverse, media-rich world.