In this 75-minute intergenerational program, families with children ages 10–13 explore the value of telling family stories inspired by a personally meaningful and treasured object found in their own closets — and brought to this program. Grandparents actively participate (in person or from a distance) by sharing their own important object, while their family records this storytelling experience.
The 9-page guide includes:
- Materials, room setup, and timing
- Full script for the program leader, including:
- Video in which a grandmother demonstrates how to share stories about treasured objects
- Techniques for families to share the personal objects they’ve brought with them
- Prompts for grandchildren to ask grandparents about the objects
- Wrap-up ideas
- Advance and follow-up emails
Written by Diane Zimmerman
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