SLSU-TO Educators Club Learns the Art of Storybooks
The Bachelor of Elementary Education program learned the art of storybooks in a hands-on writeshop that aimed to inspire future educators to explore storybooks as a valuable teaching tool, at the mini theater, on November 27, 2024.
In his welcome address, with the theme "Weaving Words, Crafting Worlds: Unleashing Your Inner Author," the Educators’ Club President, Mr. Edson Sabandal, spoke about the power of storytelling in education. He encouraged participants to see storytelling as a skill that grows with creativity and practice, reminding them, “Every great author was once a beginner. There’s no limit to your imagination.” His message inspired everyone to embrace their potential and keep developing as storytellers.
During the lecture, Mrs. Dannalyn S. Impuesto, a distinguished alumna and the guest speaker, shared insights on crafting children’s storybooks using slides from Dr. Dominador Doms Pagliawan. She stressed that storybooks serve as effective tools for teaching lessons, particularly when paired with engaging illustrations. She pointed out that young learners are visual and need relatable, age-appropriate content. She also outlined the qualities of a good story: engaging characters that children can connect with, creative plots filled with imaginative elements, and a clear structure suitable for young readers. Mrs. Impuesto encouraged adding humor, rhymes, and illustrations to make stories more enjoyable. She also stressed the importance of cultural sensitivity and embedding lessons, calling these lessons the "treasure" that children can carry into their lives.
The writeshop included a group activity where participants created and presented their own stories. Group 1 presented "Ang Pasaway na Sisiw," which taught the value of obedience to avoid danger; Group 2 shared "Misunderstanding Adventure," focusing on understanding and avoiding false blame; Group 3 presented "A Perfect Place," promoting the Golden Rule; and Group 4 delivered "The Refrigerator’s Glow," which featured characters from the food pyramid and emphasized the importance of proper nutrition. Mrs. Impuesto praised the participants, saying that crafting a story takes time and inspiration, and they had done a wonderful job in such a short time. She encouraged them to continue believing in their potential as writers and to bring meaningful stories into their future classrooms.
The event concluded with a message from Mr. Cliford Narbaiz, Vice President of the Educators’ Club, who inspired the participants with his words, “Keep reading, keep writing, and keep inspiring.”
