Learn Curve for Girls

Kathalaya Interview Series

What are the uses of storytelling?

Storytelling fosters the social and emotional development of the child. The main offshoots of storytelling are that it fulfils children both socially and emotionally. Schools are not completely equipped to work on some of these areas of each and every student. I felt the need to fill the void. I worked children’s language, communication skills, creative skills, logic and reasoning abilities etc,, I made the sessions interactive.

How did Kathalaya influence you?

Geeta has been a great influence and a guide. She works so much towards your growth. She will tell you – “You have reached here; you should reach here.” She helped me get started as a storyteller.

Some tips for storytelling?

I am very positive about the connections between storytelling and nature. I use storytelling to make children aware of nature. It is very interesting to note how storytelling and nature go hand in hand.