Kindergarten 1

When Families Bring Stories to Life 

Storytime has become even more exciting in K-1 with the arrival of our Mystery Guests!

Parents and family members have been coming to our classroom to share stories in their own special ways. Some read while playing the guitar, some brought creative props like a WALL-E robot made from recycled materials, and others made the session interactive with questions, quizzes, and sticker rewards.

What makes these visits special is that every Mystery Guest brings something different. The students get to experience stories in many ways, not only by listening, but also through music, objects, conversations, questions, and lots of imagination.

These kinds of storytelling experiences are very valuable for our little K-1 students. When they are invited to respond, predict what might happen next, ask questions, or share their own ideas, they become more involved in the story. Interactive reading also provides opportunities for them to hear new words and to practice expressing their thoughts (Whitehurst et al., 1988).

We also believe that the students learn so much from the people around them. Seeing different adults enjoy books, tell stories, play music, create something, and share their ideas shows children that learning can happen in many different ways.

Having parents and family members join us also creates a lovely connection between home and school. For the students, it is always exciting to see someone they know becoming part of their classroom experience. It helps make school feel like a community where families are part of the learning, too.

Most importantly, the Mystery Guest sessions remind us that there is no single way to enjoy a story. A story can be read, sung, acted out, talked about, or brought to life in a completely unexpected way.

A big thank you to Pak Reza, Ibu Citra, Ibu Daisy, Ibu Sutra, and Pak Kefas for making time to visit our Kindergarten and for sharing such wonderful moments with the children.

And we are not finished yet... more Mystery Guests are coming soon! We can't wait to see who will visit us next and what surprise they will bring. 👀📚

Reference

Whitehurst, G. J., Falco, F. L., Lonigan, C. J., Fischel, J. E., DeBaryshe, B. D., Valdez-Menchaca, M. C., & Caulfield, M. (1988). Accelerating language development through picture book reading. Developmental Psychology, 24(4), 552–559.