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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: 50-60 minutes

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

Audience Size: up to 250

Fees: $250 - $1, 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. more

Sample: link to Theseus & The Minotaur