Storytelling engages the imagination to co-create a tale between the teller and the audience that explores the world.
Art Form
Storytelling
Grade Level
K - 5
6 - 8
9 -12
Adults
Senior Citizens
Special Needs
Content Areas
English Language Arts
Social Science
Fine Arts
Services Provided
Workshops
Residencies
Performances
Lectures / Demonstrations
CPDU Credit
Curriculum Development
ISBE Goals
Goal 1-Reading
Goal 3-Writing
Goal 4-Listening and Speaking
Materials Available
Bibliographies
Lesson Plan Resources
Space/Technical/Time Requirements
Depends on the type of event. Concerts and classes usually last 45 minutes to an hour each. Residencies developed to address needs.
Comments
Storytelling and folk music bring arts to the audience that not only represent their cultural background, but also show connections to other cultures. Performs internationally and has appeared at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and The Sidmouth International Folk Arts Festival in England. Inducted into the NSN's Circle of Excellence; awareded the ALA Notable Recording for Children Award; seven Storytelling awards for recordings; and The Anne Izard Storyteller's Choice Award for his new book "Stories of Hope & Spirit".