Posts Tagged ‘storytelling’
Storytellers Week: History 101
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
History.
I loved history. It was one of my favorite subjects. Now I couldn’t memorize dates for anything mind you, but I did scrape by in AP history with a pretty decent grade. I think I did okay because I could imagine the excitement of the 1920s, the despair of the 30s, the fear of the 40s and the energy of the 60s. Plus it was all essay. And I was great at heaping on the BS in essay form. (more…)
Tags: childhood, Parenting, storytelling
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It’s Storytellers Week
Monday, September 20th, 2010
When I think of great storytellers, I think of this guy…
not necessarily this gal (although she too likes to sit in a rocker from time to time).
Tags: storytelling
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Story Relay
Monday, August 16th, 2010
Before kids can write, they can draw. Have the family create a story together through a picture relay. This activity will develop mental flexibility, ability to compromise and empathy—all important parts of creativity.
For each step, each member of the family takes a turn. NOTE: This is a lesson in creativity, not logic. Tell your child that anything goes!
Tags: storytelling
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Thumbprint Art
Sunday, April 18th, 2010
Perfect project for a Sunday morning
For more inspiration, check out Ed Emberley’s Great Thumbprint Drawing Book.
Tags: Arts & Crafts, Playdate, storytelling
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Jenny’s Birthday Book
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Didn’t win the iStopMotion software but still want to make your children’s stories come to life? You can by using the Iconographic technique. In essence, you use a video camera to pan and zoom over an illustration to create the illusion of movement. (more…)
Tags: Arts & Crafts, storytelling
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The Happy Mag for Kids
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
When I was a kid, I used to make coloring books. I’d fill them with pictures and mazes, word searches and draw what’s missing doodles. I would fill pages and pages, staple them together and then try to sell them to my younger siblings as a fun project. (more…)
Tags: childhood, contest, storytelling
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Circus Inspired Puppet Theater
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Last spring, I was invited to be a guest writer over at Make and Takes. I was so excited! I went to work brainstorming. It can be a little nerve wracking to figure out what you want to share. Will the readers like it? Will my instructions be clear? So I sat and I thought. And I thought while I sat. I guess I do my best thinking while physically inactive. (more…)
Tags: Arts & Crafts, storytelling
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The Friendly Dragon
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Because there is a natural storytelling urge and ability in all human beings, even just a little nurturing of this impulse can bring about astonishing and delightful results.
-Nancy Mellon, The Art of Storytelling
I have always been fascinated by the art of storytelling. Everywhere you look there is a story. We go to the movies and the stage to watch stories. We pick up books or follow blogs so we can read stories. We buy music or go to concerts so we can hear stories. We write, we create so we can tell stories. (more…)
Tags: Arts & Crafts, childhood, contest, storytelling
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