Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Storytelling At Break Time

Middle schoolers enjoyed another round of stories during morning break told by Ms. Mermelstein. Among them The Worm Story and The Stick Woman, originating from such diverse places as Japan and South Africa.
The co
mmon thread: you get to draw when telling the story.
Inspired by the drawings, several students eagerly shared the story versions they knew. The take away: some tales to share with family and friends, along with tips on how to create a drawing story using words, rhythms and gestures.