Flying On The Wings of Our Words: A Storytelling Residency

Story Laurie and I.J. introduce students to the art of storytelling, and walk them through the process of preparing their own folk tale or fable for the telling. In the workshop sessions, storytelling and improv games help the students develop useful storytelling skills such as developing eye contact and use of gesture and voice. The artists teach students to learn their story by developing imagery and creating a storyboard, rather than through rote memorization.

In grades 3 & up, students work individually or with a partner; for grades K-2, students learn a group tale to share with other groups or classes.

*Helps satisfy NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and English Language Arts
*Develops class cooperation and peer critique skills
*Enhances public speaking, listening and creative thinking skills
*Helps students develop self-esteem

Journey To Lands Old & New: Telling Our Family Stories

This residency combines storytelling, creative writing and history in an exploration of how everyday objects can trigger a kaleidoscope of memories. Students journey with Story Laurie as she portrays her grandmother as a young girl traveling across the Atlantic, arriving in New York Harbor, and adapting to life in a new land. Students are then invited to explore, write about and perform their own ancestors’ stories.

Ideal for classes studying immigration, “Journey To Lands Old & New” was designed to help teachers meet NYS Learning Standards for the Arts, English Language Arts and Social Studies. Teacher prep and activity guides are provided.

This hands-on, interactive program fosters learning in the following areas:

*Public speaking and storytelling technique
*Historical research and interviewing skills
*Creative thinking and writing
*Listening and organizational skills
*Awareness of our similarities and respect for our differences

Click here to see sample activity guide 1, guide 2, guide 3,

and student writings from this residency.

Coming Soon!

WHALES!

Click here to read article in Catskill Mountain News