Dynamic Storytelling Programs: Live and Online!

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Theatrical Storytelling Programs for Schools, Libraries, Arts, Youth and Reading Organizations

Storytelling performed in the vibrant oral tradition is a key to literacy and engagement

We perform stories and bring them to life for children with fun, cultural folktales that integrate animated narration, improvisation and an array of props, music and song. Story theater programs are also available, where children and youth enact vibrant tales through acting, characterization, theater games, improvisation and performance. Multicultural folktales are emphasized, along with oral traditions of family, relatives and ancestors. State standards in Performance Arts (VAPA) are woven throughout the sessions if desired, but participants will be having too much fun to notice! Sessions may be arranged for age groups.

Live and Online Professional Development Sessions in Oral Storytelling Available for Teachers

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VIDEO PREVIEW! CUT & PASTE URL INTO BROWSER: www.vimeo.com/200907316

STORYTELLING, THE LITERACY KEY IS OUR REVOLUTIONARY NEW ONLINE VIDEO FOR TEACHERS & SCHOOLS TO USE ANCIENT SECRETS IN ORAL STORYTELLING TO SKYROCKET LITERACY, LANGUAGE AND LIFE-SKILLS IN CHILDREN.

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Details of Program: Story Theater

 California State Standards Applied in Performance Arts

Classroom and Storytelling Workshops!

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Workshops & Professional Development in Storytelling:

Skyrocket Literacy, Language and Life-Skills in Children

Two Hour, Half Day and Full Day Trainings for Teachers, Educators and Parents

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Workshop Agenda ( PDF Version)

Professional Development, Staff Trainings and Workshops

(More detailed agenda upon request.)

VIDEO PREVIEW! CUT & PASTE URL INTO BROWSER: www.vimeo.com/200907316

Learning Outcomes and Takeaways:

1. Eleven ancient secrets of oral storytelling to skyrocket language, literacy and life-skills in children.

2. How to use everyday stories to ignite cognitive skills, STEM subjects and the love of reading.

3. Tricks of the trade: How to use folktales and stories to dynamically engage and promote positive classroom culture, diversity and self-esteem. English Language Learners and special needs children discussed (tales with Spanish on request).

General Agenda and Activities-Presentation and Small Group Formats:

1. Secrets of the Storytelling Trade to Engage and Connect with Children: Entertaining, interactive and performance portion of the program. 'The Eleven Storytelling Secrets' drawn from a decade of live performances.

2. What’s in A Story? Using storytelling as literacy catalyst, and optimal times for story.

3. Use of Culturally Specific Folktales for English Language Learners: Innovative ideas and resources to integrate the diverse cultures and languages of children in storytelling to skyrocket language and cognitive skills: one of the main keys to literacy.

4. Integrating the Special Needs of Children: Capitalizing on the strength modality of children with special needs in storytelling.

5. Using Story to Create Teachable Moments: How to use everyday stories to help children express their feelings and fears; role playing and fun use of props.

6. Stories and STEM: How to transform STEM subjects into an adventure in learning!

7. Everyone is a Storyteller: Using participants’ innate personality to become an authentic and/or dynamic storyteller. Hands-on and feedback portion of program (copies of folktales provided).

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Stories are a nifty tool belt.
Need a colorful example for an upcoming lesson?
 Want to engage the attention of children before plunging into an important subject?
 Need a way to help your students build literacy, self-esteem and classroom community?

TELL A STORY!!!

How to Select a Story

Select stories that include the cultures of the children in your class.  This creates a culturally safe atmosphere and helps them identify themselves within their heritage. Similarly, choose stories from different countries and traditions to teach awareness.

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