The heroes and heroines solve problems through self-reliance, integrity and initiative in these multicultural tales. Provides message that "I can make a difference."
I have a variety of storytelling programs available. Programs are 25-40 minutes long and involve students through participation, discussion and visual aids. Programs are adapted to the ages of the students.
| A TOUCH OF MAGIC Talking animals, magic objects, and magic spells bring magic into the lives and hearts of children. |
| THE IMPORTANCE OF ME The heroes and heroines solve problems through self-reliance, integrity and initiative in these multicultural tales. Provides message that "I can make a difference." | |
| OLD TALES WITH A NEW TWIST Meet Sleeping Ugly and an Indian Cinderella. What Happens if the Three Little Pigs have to deal with a dragon or a coyote? |
| GOLDEN TALES OF CALIFORNIA Stories, anecdotes, and historical information are interwoven in a 45-50 minute interactive program for Grades 4-5. Students are spellbound as they learn of our Spanish heritage and events of the Gold Rush period of time. Students are invited to participate in the program. A question and answer period is offered at the conclusion. |  |
| TALES ACROSS AMERICA Stories from different geographic areas of America. Explores Old World roots and how the stories may have traveled to and across America. Especially appropriate for Grades 4-5. |
| TALL TALES Explores many kinds of tall tales. Students will listen to a "new" tall tale, traditional tall tales and help create a tall tale |
| STORYTELLER'S MIXED BAG I can create a program to meet your needs. (Mother Goose, Scary Stories, Ecology, Seasons, Lunar New Year) |
| CHINESE WRITING AND STORIES This program is particularly appropriate for Chinese New Year but can be used year round. Chinese writing is woven into a story, its origin is explored and students participate in creating their own Chinese dictionary. |
| READING CONNECTIONS Fat Cat is an audience participation story with connections to fairy tales, folk tales and books. Reading connections will be provided for each story. |
Additional Services to schools include a packet of classroom activities which tie storytelling into the curriculum. A question and answer period is provided whenever time allows.