Editorial comment.

Latham, Gloria ; Kervin, Lisa ; Mantei, Jessica 等

Dear Readers:

Story-telling

The June edition of Practically Primary has as its theme 'The stories we tell'. We are storied beings who are nourished daily by doses of dreams, jokes, gossip, recounts of experiences, memories and of literature heard and viewed and felt in public and private spaces. We mark the milestones in our lives with stories. They provide us with a sense of ourselves and our place in the world. They also bind us to others. Pivotal stories are passed on and remembered. As teachers we must learn to select, craft and share the right story at the right time for the right audience. We must also get our students to share stories.

The contributors to this edition approach storytelling from a range of perspectives; from the tellers to the listeners /observers and the wonderers. Among the stories shared are digital stories, visual narratives, stories dramatized, the art of telling stories, and how factual accounts construct our knowledge of the world. There are also articles about other literacy practices.

I hope you will enjoy dipping into these stories and think about how your classrooms can be filled with rich storytelling opportunities. Jessica, Lisa and I welcome your contribution to future editions of Practically Primary. Share the stories from your classrooms, critical moments in teaching and learning, small moments, action research studies, new strategies ... We would love to hear from you.

Gloria, Lisa and Jessica