Everyone Has a Story to Share

Whether you meet once, or continue weekly or monthly, Storytelling Circles create opportunities to listen, share and reminisce. 

Some storytelling circle basics for adults:

• Establish a safe, welcoming, and accessible location.
• Offer a convenient day, and 1-2 hour time.
• Start on Time. End on time.
• Agree upon the ground rules for each story: 

                              Length (recommended 3-minutes) 

                              Content (recommended PG13)

                              Have fun. No need for critiques. 

• Create / Provide a list of prompts for storytellers (see below) 
• Not all stories need to be written. Storytellers can use notes or recite a story from memory.
• The group may or may not agree to have their stories recorded.
• Be a supportive and listen.

Based on The Secret-Keepers’ Stories, here are some prompts your group can explore :

Tell us about…

… your family’s journey to America

… a holiday tradition you remember from your past

… the home where you grew up

… a hidden talent of yours

… the farthest place you’ve traveled

… songs that have meaning to you

… someone who mentored or inspired you

… your first paying job

… your family’s greatest achievement

… your most embarrassing moment

… your proudest moment

… something you struggled to learn, but mastered

… a best friend of yours

… your superpowers

… your favorite childhood toy

… a song that is meaningful to you

… what brings you gratitude

… the best advice you ever received

… the best job you ever had

… a current or former hobby

… your first or your favorite car

… the most satisfying work you did

… what kindness looks like to you

… the most heroic act you’ve witnessed

With storytellers’ permission,  transcribe or create audio recordings of the stories.