Here you will find the Global Story Unfolding Across All 24 Time Zones
On December first, you can keep checking this page to listen to the next part of a forest story that will unfold over 24 hours
Check back tomorrow to listen to part one of the story
Here is where you'll find a description of the story and next to this you'll see a player button where you can play the recording.
Check back tomorrow to listen to part two of the story
Here is where you'll find a description of the story and next to this you'll see a player button where you can play the recording.
Check back tomorrow to listen to part three of the story
Here is where you'll find a description of the story and next to this you'll see a player button where you can play the recording.
You can still join the live event
Your Family Can Join Anytime, From Anywhere.
Learn how your family becomes part of something extraordinary
In this video, David describes where this idea came from and how it will work. This is a new thing that hasn't been done before, and the hope is that we can do this as a storytelling community every three or four months.
Why Families Will Love This Event
Live Connective Storytelling
Real-time storytelling that pulls kids away from devices and into imagination. Watch as your child leans in, eyes wide, completely present.
Your Child Contributes to History
Kids see their ideas woven into a story heard by thousands worldwide. It's confidence-building magic.
A Tradition Worth Starting
Create a new December ritual your family will treasure. Our plan is to have a global event three other times of the year!
Don't let your family miss this opportunity
Paula G. codirector of Plenitud school community
It was a lot of fun, and also a team building experience for our staff to participate in the customized trainings together. I personally learned so much from the techniques that he taught us, but I think I learned the most by how he taught us.
Heather Y. mother and negotiator
My oldest son has grown up with David and Meredith. A writer at heart, he has thrived in this environment evolving his storytelling and character development skills along with leadership, encouragement, and problem solving. The maturity that R has shown in the subtle exploration and development of the characters in his stories--from a very young age--has consistently stunned me.
Rick L. father and public speaker
Aditya has been nothing but consistently enthusiastic about attending your program. It may be the only educational/social program that he has an unwavering appetite for over the years.
Arianna, mother and school director
The concepts and practices we explored in this course quickly became integrated into my daily thinking and doing. Without being dramatic, this course, and the community formed within it, has completely changed the way I go through the world.
Amanda G.
Nurturing, collaborative, and FUN! My teen has found wonderful friendships and is full of joy and enthusiasm after each session. They have expanded in creativity and courage as a writer and as a human in the greater world. Teen Council is a significant and invaluable part of my teen’s life. As a parent, I couldn’t be more grateful.
Amy B.
Even though Fenn is quieter than some students in your classes, he has done wonderfully in expanding his speaking, spontaneous processing and storytelling abilities. Most importantly, he feels safe and connected to your community of lively, storytelling students and adults. You two are magical mentors :) We look forward to him further stretching himself and growing in your classes :)
Jessica
Our daughter Caroline has been part of the Teen Council at Story Steps Education for the past 2 years. She started programs with David and Meredith during the spring of 2020 and has been blessed to be a part of this community of learners and explorers ever since. From pirate to podcaster and everything in between, Caroline has enjoyed the magic that David and Meredith continue to create in their small group online settings. The confidence, creativity and communication skills that they have helped to foster will last her a lifetime.
Is this FREE or is there a cost to participate?
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