
← Early Childhood Investigations15. Sept. · 1 Std. 26 Min.
Narratives That Nurture: Storytelling as a Tool for Connection and Change in Preschool Classrooms by Kate Shelley
<p><strong>RESOURCES</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinar/narratives-that-nurture-storytelling-as-a-tool-for-connection-and-change-in-preschool-classrooms-by-kate-shelley?utm_campaign=13937759-2025%2F11%2F05%20%7C%20Narratives%20That%20Nurture%3A%20Storytelling%20as%20a%20Tool%20for%20Connection%20and%20Change%20in%20Preschool%20Classrooms%20by%20Kate%20Shelley&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=spotify" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Watch the full webinar here</a></li><li><a href="https://earlychildhoodwebinars.com/?utm_campaign=13937759-2025%2F11%2F05%20%7C%20Narratives%20That%20Nurture%3A%20Storytelling%20as%20a%20Tool%20for%20Connection%20and%20Change%20in%20Preschool%20Classrooms%20by%20Kate%20Shelley&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=spotify" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Join our newsletter</strong>! Earn your Professional Development hours with FREE sessions delivered right to your inbox every week</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tryplayground.com?utm_source=eci&utm_medium=podcast_ad&utm_campaign=storytelling&utm_content=spotify" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Check out the producer of ECI, Playground, the Child Care Management Software</a></li></ul><p>Step into the world of storytelling and discover its transformative power in early childhood education. In this heart-centered, inspiring session, you’ll explore how storytelling can do far more than entertain - it can uplift, empower, and connect.</p><p><br></p><p>In this webinar, storytelling expert Kate Shelley will help you uncover how the simple act of sharing stories can become a powerful tool for supporting children’s communication and language development, building social-emotional skills, and offering hope - especially for children with special needs and disabilities, as well as those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Whether you're working to strengthen relationships, encourage resilience, or promote inclusion, storytelling offers a bridge between hearts and minds.</p><p><br></p><p>Through thoughtful reflection and real-life examples, Kate will guide you to see storytelling as a vital practice in your toolkit - one that can improve life chances, promote equity, and remind us all of the magic we hold when we listen, connect, and share.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for insight and inspiration - and walk away ready to use stories to make a lasting impact.</p><p><br></p><p>By the end of this session, you will be able to:</p><p><br