School Teachers: how to use oral storytelling in the classroom or increase oral literacy and writing skills. How to use oral storytelling in the history curriculum or to tell family stories or community stories.
Early Childhood Education Teachers: how to plan story-times or story circles using oral storytelling, rhymes, rhythms, music and movement. How to use and create felt stories and rhymes to use with children.
Parents and Caregivers: how to use oral storytelling, rhymes, music with children. How to use and create felt stories to use with children.
Librarians and Library Assistants: how to plan and implement a library program for any age, how to do puppet shows, how to use oral storytelling in your programs to increase oral literacy and literacy learning.
Corporate: how to tell your corporate story; how to give good customer service through story.
Dr Helen Creighton, Folklorist: Cindy is knowledgeable about Helen’s vast collection and can demonstrate how to use her collection in the classroom from Bluenose Ghosts to traditional songs (especially for choirs). She also offers presentations on Helen’s life.
Folklore: Cindy offers presentations and workshops on folklore and folk songs for children or adults.
Kudos
“I am excited about telling my children stories about their heritage.”
“I feel the presenters greatest strength was her enthusiasm and ability to engage her audience.”
“I was so glad to have come. I was really concerned I would feel out of place here.”
“I learned a lot that I will be able to use professionally and at home.”
“I feel the presenters greatest strength was keeping it moving-but letting everyone share.”
“A great storyteller. Loved her singing too.”
Participants, Conferences and PD days.
