ALL ABOARD FOR STORYTIME EXPRESS WORKSHOPS Many Ways to Tell a Story This interactive storytelling workshop models easy storytelling techniques that will transform the written word into the realm of the imagination. Music, props, puppets, creative dramatics, movement, and drawing are just a few tricks that make your story zing and often involve your audience. A brief overview of storytelling basics and resources will also be included in the handouts. Basics for Beginning Storytelling Discover the storyteller in you. In this interactive workshop, learn the essentials of choosing, learning, and telling a story. This workshop is for everyone - teachers, parents, students, and seniors. Enriching the Read-Aloud Experience This participatory workshop will provide techniques to enhance the read-aloud experience during circle time. The workshop will present easy tips for incorporating music, props, puppets, creative dramatics, and movement. Selecting Literature for Preschoolers Are you overwhelmed with the number of books available for selection? Learn how to evaluate quality literature that is age appropriate and meets your curriculum requirements. This workshop will cover book selection, using bibliographic resources available in print and on the internet. Telling Family Stories Through participatory exercises, rediscover the wonderful and interesting stories about your family. Learn how to organize, develop, and tell family history and life stories. Create entertaining and memorable stories for future generations. Children as Storytellers Children are natural storytellers. In this workshop, they will learn how to craft a basic story. The workshop will feature participatory exercises and games in voice, expression, characterization, gestures, and other performance tips. Each child will learn a story to share with others. This workshop is for children in grades three and up. A Dynamic Way to Teach Higher Level Thinking Skills Stories entertain children of all ages, and are a valuable tool in developing higher level critical thinking skills. Primary and elementary school teachers will learn to apply higher level questions and follow-up activities using Bloom's Taxonomy. Music in the Preschool Are you tired of singing the "Eensy, Weensy Spider"? This workshop will teach you new songs to sing with your children. We will explore strategies for incorporating music throughout your preschool day, using finger plays, action rhymes, rhythm instruments, and movement. Using Music in Stories: As Easy as 1-2-3! You don't need to be a professional musician in order to liven up your stories with music. Discover the range of readily available music that you can incorporate into stories. You will learn an easy method for creating original songs and chants. We'll also explore simple instruments that can enhance your story.
SAMPLE LIST OF PRESCHOOL STORYTIME PROGRAMS I have programs for more than 100 themes. I will custom design programs at your request! African Beat Always Room for One More “B” is for... Bear Jamboree Bird-tivities Cats and Kittens Clap Your Hands Circus Fun Creepy Crawlers Dinosaurs Beware! Earth Day Farmyard Follies Glad to be Who I Am Going on a Picnic Grins and Giggles Hats Off! In My Garden Incredible Appetites Into the Woods Kaleidoscope of Colors Kings, Queens , and Other Things Magical Tales Mice are Nice Monkey Business Mother Goose Time Pet Parade Pocket Tales Relatively Speaking Shape Up Sea and Seashore Sing Me A Story Splish, Splash Soup's ON! Stories from Other Lands Stories from the Treasure Chest Sun, Moon, and Stars Take a Walk on the Wild Side Tales from the Treasure Chest Teeny Tiny Tales Tell Me Why Stories WHOO'S Out There? Transportation Tree Tales Tumble in the Jungle Windy Day, Rainy Day Wishes Come True Wonderful World Holiday Programs Chinese New Year Halloween Fun Gobble 'Til You Wobble (Thanksgiving stories) Happy Hanukkah * Jingle Time (Christmas stories) * Love 'N Kisses (Valentine's Day) President's Day Happy St. Patrick's Day Eggstra Special Stories (Easter) Mom = Marvelous Glad for Dad's Hurray for the Red, White, and Blue (Four of July stories) *These programs can be combined for a winter holiday program. Kwanzaa may also be included.
Seasonal Programs Programs for Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer
Jewish Content Programs Jewish Folktales Shabbat and holiday programs
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