My Storytellers
Keep track of the people whose stories you are helping preserve.
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Teen Legacy Keepers
Listen. Learn. Preserve. Share.
Your Mission Journey
Complete a mission at your own pace. Always ask permission before writing, recording, or sharing someone’s story.
0 of 6 missions completeMISSION 1Memory Keeper
Invite an elder, family member, or trusted community member to share a favorite childhood memory.
Try asking:“What is one memory from your childhood that still makes you smile?”
“Who was there with you?”
“What would you like younger generations to understand about that time?”
MISSION 2Tradition Detective
Learn about a family or community tradition, celebration, craft, song, recipe, or way of helping others.
Try asking:“How did this tradition begin?”
“Who taught you?”
“How has it changed over time?”
MISSION 3Wisdom for Tomorrow
Ask someone older what they hope the next generation will remember, protect, or carry forward.
Try asking:“What lesson has life taught you that you hope young people will carry forward?”
“What are you proud to pass on?”
MISSION 4Skill Share
Invite someone to explain or demonstrate a skill they learned through life, work, family, or community.
Try asking:“Who taught you this skill?”
“What do beginners often get wrong?”
“Would you like this skill to be passed on?”
MISSION 5Objects with Stories
Ask someone about an object that matters to them, such as a photograph, tool, keepsake, recipe card, or handmade item. They can choose not to show it.
Try asking:“What makes this object meaningful to you?”
“How did it come into your life?”
“What would you want someone younger to know about it?”
MISSION 6Community Helpers
Learn about a way someone has helped their family or community. The story may be about volunteering, caring for others, solving a problem, or working together.
Try asking:“What made you want to help?”
“Who worked alongside you?”
“What did that experience teach you?”
🎉 You’re a Legacy Keeper!
You completed all six starter missions. Thank you for listening with care and helping keep meaningful stories alive.
Remember: A story belongs to the person who shares it. Ask before recording, saving, or sharing it.
My Legacy Collection
Preserve the stories you are trusted to hear. The storyteller's wishes come first.
Before You Save a Story
Ask permission before writing, recording, keeping, or sharing a story. Let the storyteller choose what may be saved and who may see it. You can leave any field blank, and you can remove a saved story at any time.
Saved Stories
Program Leaders
Plan activities, support teen storytellers, and create a respectful bridge between generations.
Mission Progress Review
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0 of 6 missions marked complete on this deviceFacilitation Resources
Before the session
- Explain the purpose, choices, and boundaries before asking anyone to share.
- Ask storytellers what may be written down, recorded, or shared—and honor a no.
- Offer alternatives: speak, draw, write, listen, or pass.
During the session
- Ground: Build a welcoming space and remind everyone they control their story.
- Guide: Use open questions; don't pressure anyone to answer.
- Witness: Listen without interrupting, correcting, or rushing.
- Affirm: Thank the storyteller without judging or interpreting their experience for them.
- Archive: Confirm permission before saving or sharing anything.
Helpful phrases
“You can skip any question.”
“Would you like me to write that down, or would you prefer I just listen?”
“Is there any part of this story you would like kept private?”
“Thank you for trusting us with that memory.”
If a story brings up strong feelings
Pause, offer choice and privacy, and ask what support the person wants. Don't press for details or promise secrecy if a safety concern requires following your organization's safeguarding procedures.
Discussion Starters
What can we learn from the people who came before us?
Which traditions or skills do you hope future generations will remember?
What helps a person feel safe and respected when sharing a memory?
Session Notes
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