Storytelling is often dismissed as a reward for finishing “real work,” but Christina Carroll argues it is the ultimate antidote to a culture that worships efficiency over wonder. From the cognitive benefits of the “Baseball Experiment” to the emotional safety of family narratives, this episode explores how stories build the prior knowledge and identity children need to soar.

Terry is the Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives at Marin Montessori School. A classroom teacher for 30 years, he manages Grounded and Soaring.


