On this page, we explore the significant benefits of storytelling and theater involvement in childhood development. Research shows that children engaged in storytelling and theater often achieve higher SAT scores, exhibit superior reading comprehension, and demonstrate enhanced attendance, concentration, motivation, and problem-solving abilities. Dive into the curated articles and studies below to understand why nurturing great storytellers is crucial for our children’s academic and personal success.
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Davies, C., Knuiman, M., & Rosenberg, M. (2016). The art of being mentally healthy: A study to quantify the relationship between recreational arts engagement and mental well-being in the general population. BMC Public Health, 16(1), 15.
Güngör, A. (2008). Effects of Drama on the Use of Reading Comprehension Strategies and on Attitudes Toward Reading. Journal for Learning through the Arts, 4(1).
Hainselin, M., Aubry, A., & Bourdin, B. (2018). Improving Teenagers’ Divergent Thinking With Improvisational Theater. Frontiers in Psychology, 9.
I’m a Mom and a School Nurse: Here’s How To Know When To Keep Your Kid Home Sick From School. (n.d.). Parents. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from
The Arts Contribute More Than $760 Billion to the U.S. Economy. (2018, March 6).
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UCL. (2017, November 17). Audience members’ hearts beat together at the theatre. UCL Psychology and Language Sciences.
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