The Power of Family Storytelling Workshop
Mark your calendars to join us at the Wallace Family Learning and Innovation Center for a FREE workshop about the importance of storytelling on August 22 starting at 11:00 AM!
Children of all ages are invited to attend with an older parent, sibling, guardian, grandparent or other relative to learn how stories are told from one generation to another. Be prepared to draw and share a story of your own creation in this hands-on workshop directed by Becky Cerling Powers, author of the book “Forbidden Orphanage Outside the Forbidden City” about Sidney native Laura Richards. Laura is one of several women featured in our People of Impact gallery at the Wallace Family Learning and Innovation Center.
Parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles: your stories are magic! Give the kids in your life a reason to write.
What you’ll get:
• Unlock family stories: Simple prompts to surface the moments that matter.
• Build belonging: Share memories that give kids a stronger sense of identity.
• Create a story-gift: Finish a short, shareable piece kids can give to relatives
• Keep creativity flowing: Easy “ladder of creativity” steps to help kids keep writing when they stall.
• See stories anew: A chance to watch your memories come alive through a child’s eyes.
Who should come:
Adults who love a child and want them to enjoy writing: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, caregivers.
Kids write best when they have something personal and meaningful to say — and who knows those stories better than family?