I relaise this is long after the fact, but all I wanted to add is I treat them just like other children, save I skip parts where I ask kids to jump up and down, ect. I still get them to yell ;)
I don't think you need to take classes or go to a workshop to become a professional storyteller. They help, sure, but they aren't necessary. The best practice is in front of an audience.
My advice is do not worry about become "full time" immediatel…
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