Reggio Emilia inspired storytelling
Africanarra, a weekend of storytelling by people inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach in South Africa, was held between Friday 24 May and Sunday 26 May 2024. Scroll down for details of the different storytelling events held at schools across South Africa, and see posts on AREA social accounts wrapping up the experience:
Children happily looking at books and reading stories during Zakheni Early Learning Centre’s Africanarra initiative.
Children at Kanalelo Early Learning Centre loved the display of books curated by teachers. See more…
Grade 1s at Lesedi la Kreste Anglican Primary School loved listening to The Gruffalo during their contribution to Africanarra.
The joy of listening to stories from Africa together during the Istoreco’s contribution.
Once upon a time… An enchanted evening of storytelling involving children, parents, families, staff and the wider community at Reddam House Waterfall.
The energy of Africanarra at Mimosa School Auckland Park! A weekend full of events included stories of the alleyway by children, as well as joyful performances by parents and members of the community: “The colour is green and the words are strong!”
Preschool children at Crawford International Bedfordview recreated the world of Going on a Bear Hunt – including mud puddles, forests, big rivers, and snowstorms.
School families in Ballito gathered together for an afternoon of storytelling, hosted by Soul Action.
For the Africanarra event at St John’s DSG, “Family groups” each consisting of one girl from each grade from Grades RR – 7 shared stories together. Those in Grade 6 and 7 also created their own props for the story-sharing session.
Teachers in action during the Bekezela Creche Africanarra storytelling event
An invitation to a day of storytelling at Petra’s Edu-Play.
Charterhouse Pre-Primary in Roodepoort had local author Matina Genkova-Mpofu come and read one of her stories. Children absolutely loved meeting a “real-life author”.
Redhill Early Learning Centre celebrated Africa Day by connecting to the storytelling of Africanarra! The children explored their chosen stories through the languages of puppetry, dramatization, art and music.
Students enjoyed listening to African myths and legends in celebration of Africa Day for the Africanarra event at Crawford International in Kenya.
Children at Small World creating the illustrations for their own artist book to be read aloud at Africanarra
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