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Storytelling in Schools to Enhance Learning & Literacy in New Jersey | Storytelling Arts, Inc.
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Storytelling in Schools to Enhance Literacy & Communication. Storytelling was found to be effective in creating interest and improving reading skills in activities associated with social studies, science, language arts, and bilingual education." - Dr. Robin D. Groce, Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi State University. SAI residencies consist of multiple classroom visits for students. Sharpen their listening skills. Learn within the safe environment of a story.
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Story gives people enough space to think for themselves. A story develops and grows in the mind of your listener. If it is a good story, you don't have to keep it alive by yourself. It is automatically retold or replayed in the minds of your listeners." Annette Simmons, Author, The Story Factor. Resources for Storytelling in the Classroom. Storytelling for Young Learners. Bibliography for Storytelling: A Powertool in the Classroom. Storytelling: A Powertool in the Classroom PowerPoint. Like us on Facebook.
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Professional Development
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Professional Development for Educators. I've been teaching for 20 years and you can imagine how many workshops I've attended. This workshop you provided is in my top 5. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. My students thank you also." - 2012 Professional Development Series Participant. The first level of workshops is designed as an introduction to the art of storytelling and its use for you and your students. Topics include, but are not limited to:. Introduction to Using Storytelling in the Classroom.
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What is Storytelling
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More than any other form of communication, the telling of stories in an integral and essential. Part of the human experience." Julie Pasqual. Storytelling is an Ancient Art. Want to know more? The Importance of Storytelling. Be sure to check out our. Every culture in history has created myths, fables, and legends. It is through the oral tradition of storytelling that histories and traditions have been handed down from generation to generation. Why does this matter today? This means that all students.
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Head Start
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Head Start Child Development and Learning Framework. The Framework provides Head Start and other early childhood programs with a description of the developmental building blocks that are most important for a child’s school and long-term success. Storytelling Arts, Inc. provides learning experiences for teachers and students to meet the Framework’s Domains by inc. Orporating the oral storytelling tradition into the current curriculum. We successfully, skillfully and artfully address these Domain Elements.
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Meet Our Storytellers
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No matter what you do in your life, what you create, what career you have, whether you have a family or kids, or make a lot of moneyyour greatest creation is always going to be your life’s story. Jonathan Harris, artist. Storytelling Arts, Inc. is proud to have these storytellers for education in New Jersey, as part of our organization. Coming from all different walks of life, each is as unique as the stories that they tell. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
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Common Core Standards
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Connecting to the Common Core State Standards. Students who meet the Standards develop the skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening that are the foundation for any creative and purposeful expression in language. (Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects). Standards that include narrative, descriptive details, the use of dialogue, sensory detailed language, clear event sequencing. Http:/ www.corestandards....
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About SAI
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The destiny of the world is determined less by the battles that are lost and won than by the stories it loves and believes in. Harold Goddard. Storytelling Arts, Inc. imparts stories and storytelling to help students connect learning with life skills. Our vision is to transform the educational environment and empower students, teachers, and parents to reach their full potential for the benefit of themselves and their communities. Edna Friman, President. Michael G. Lettiere, CPA, MAcc. NJ Department of La...
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Juvenile
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Storytelling in the Community. Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten. G. K. Chesterton. Learn to relate effectively to others, and develop viable alternatives to destructive behavior. Active participation in the storytelling workshops also strengthens literacy skills. Storytelling Arts has developed programs for teens in:. Mercer and Morris County Youth Detention Centers. Morris County Youth Shelter. Our storytelle...
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