Storytelling – Page 2

April 21, 2015

Your Story Through Song

Songs connect us to all of humankind and tell our story from the earliest days of human history. You have songs that tell the story of your life, too. Did you sing while you did chores? Rode in the car? During play? Think about the earliest songs that hold meaning for you. My father sang I’ll Take Continue reading

Arts, Music, Social and emotional development, Speaking and listening, Storytelling, Teaching and Learning

autobiography, biography, learning songs, memoir

April 8, 2015

The Lowell Goat’s Tale

A good community story engages readers of all ages, especially when it’s about an escaped animal. Our area had one: the Lowell Goat who escaped slaughter by fleeing from its Tewksbury, MA farm. The goat went on the lam. The Lowell Sun started a hilarious Twitter feed from the goat. No kidding. A Go Fund Me campaign Continue reading

Speaking and listening, Storytelling, Writing

January 12, 2015

Empathy and Kindness, Pet-Style

A few days ago, our family lost our beloved 17-year-old mini poodle, Muffy. Saddled with a girl’s name, Muffy lived a pretty healthy life. Though he endured infirmities as a senior, we accommodated him by finding snuggly blankets, adjusting his water bowl to a comfortable height, and carrying him in and out. In his younger days, I brought Muffy to Continue reading

Interdiscipinary learning, Social and emotional development, Storytelling, Teaching philosophy

December 22, 2014

Gifts to Self

Are you a teacher or parent scrambling to make the most of every second before the holiday break? Have you had enough of malls and stores? Sounds like you need an Education Spring-style restorative gift. Two kindred blogs, Musing off the Mat and Jenny’s Lark, inspired me to adapt their idea. Relax comfortably. Allow your mind Continue reading

Celebrations, Storytelling, Teacher reflection & PD

November 20, 2014

Family Storytellers and StoryCorps

Who’s the storyteller in your family? I’ll bet your children know who it is. Here’s a chance to prompt them with questions and listen while recording them for posterity. This Friday, November, 21, 2014, is the National Day of Listening sponsored by StoryCorps and is a perfect time to start. Continue it on Thanksgiving and you’ll gather an even bigger trove Continue reading

Family, Speaking and listening, Storytelling