I take the business of telling stories seriously.

Listening to stories helps us develop:

emotional intelligence

pattern recognition

creative problem-solving

cultural awareness

empathy for others

 

Here is what you need to know about

A Telling Experience in School

 

Running Time: 50 minutes

Grade levels: K-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-12

Audience Size: up to 300

Fees: $250 - $500

 

Content:

A typical assembly consists of 4-5 Stories selected according to grade level and season.

Special themes and content can be requested. See below for a list of specific assembly program titles.

School Supplement.pdf

Click above for a Teachers Supplement with Artist Background and Easy Lesson Plans

Why 2 Document

Click above to know why every student should have A Telling Experience

 

All Grades/All Ages

The Storytellers' Fire

A varety of stories targeting the attending grade levels includes examples of oral traditonal stories, folk and original tales.

Sample:

String Figure Jack

Streaming Quicktime Video

Watch

click here to see David's famous string-figure Jack tale.

 

K-2:

No Matter How Small

Original and traditional pattern stories and finger plays chosen especially for the early learner.

Audio Sample: The Seed (a fingerplay)

 

3-5:

Ch-Changes

Tales of metamorphosis and tricksters.

Audio Sample: Raven Brings Light

 

6-12:

Greek To Me

A variety of Classic Greek Myths retold with originality and insight.

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Sample: