Why do we use stories in the classroom?

Here are the resasons we came up with in the session:

To introduce language, topics, vocabulary
 Input
Acting out stories: output, performing skills
Speaking skills
Listening skills
Patterns and repetition
Exercises imagination and creativity
Comprehension
Motivating and fun
Stories give meaning the the child’s world
To tackle difficult topics
Memorable
To educate
Atmosphere: relaxing, sets routine, stress-free
Universal: every age and every culture
Bonding with our audiemnce/Social experience
Opens our minds to new experiences/cultures