“Once upon a time…”: magic words which open the door into new worlds where anything is possible because the normal rules of logic do not apply; worlds where children (of all ages) can let their imaginations loose in a framework of safe familiarity. Alan Maley
Storytelling by Alejandra Alliende*
What?
Stories from the oral tradition
Stories from contemporary authors
Fables
Legends
Poems
Where?
At your school premises
(classroom, library, or any other quiet place)
When?
To be talked over
How long?
Sessions of around 40 minutes with each group
The selection of stories performed is tailored to the audience taking into account the level of English, age group and needs.
The stories have plenty of audience participation, perfect for kinesthetic learners and are also supported by visual aids such as puppets, props and pictures.