Nigerian Storytelling

          In Nigeria, they have a tradition of storytelling these classical tales that were passed down from generation to generation. These stories are cultural and give the children in the community a sense of culture and belonging. Now today Nigerian children are more engaged in technology and television shows overseas. The culture of storytelling is not as popular and considered boring to the children. In the Umuchingo community, they have decided to reintroduce storytelling at annual festivals and in their childcare centers. To make the stories interesting they had to get the children to participate in the story through clapping, rhyming, and singing. They also encourage parents to story tell at home so they will become accustomed to the tradition (Ezirim, 19190).

          It is very fascinating to do storytelling to children without the book itself. I have tried this in my classroom before from three year olds to school-agers. It is a wonderful way to promote and encourage imagination instead of a video game, TV, or even a picture book to do it for you.

          I have also learned that this site is a Virtual University that has its own Masters program. The Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU) collaborates with other people in other countries to increase the country's societal and financial development through lecturing the necessities of the children and their families and communities which cultivate them (Ezirim, 1990).

Ezirim, M. (1990). Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in ECD Training and Services, Retrieved from http://www.ecdvu.org/ssa/major_reports.php