tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915041119468051754.post8122007022186520297..comments2024-02-27T07:56:17.122-06:00Comments on Jean Little Library: Reflections on programming and going freestyleJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05096787155616041727noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915041119468051754.post-85012687790238487022009-01-13T08:38:00.000-06:002009-01-13T08:38:00.000-06:00Thanks - a great website and blog, I'm looking for...Thanks - a great website and blog, I'm looking forward to getting lots of ideas from you!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096787155616041727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915041119468051754.post-27406047157666080242009-01-13T02:55:00.000-06:002009-01-13T02:55:00.000-06:00Dear Jennifer:I heard through the grapevine that y...Dear Jennifer:<BR/><BR/>I heard through the grapevine that you are looking for "Tell Together" stories. I am an author and professional storyteller. I write children's books as well as storytelling resource books (Libraries Unlimited) On my website, I have a story collection. http://storyconnection.net/?content=collection There you can find lots of tellable tales. On my site, I feature a "Story of the Month" (on the front page). I also have a monthly email newsletter full of creative ideas for the library, classroom and home. In Story Connection Express (11,000+ subscribers worldwide), I feature articles, book reviews, recipes, crafts, and a tellable tale every month. You can sign up through my website http://www.storyconnection.net. I hope these resources help you! Best wishes with your storytelling work!<BR/><BR/>Warmly,<BR/>Dianne de Las Casas<BR/>Author & Award Winning Storyteller<BR/>http://www.storyconnection.netDianne de Las Casashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435535524607685201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915041119468051754.post-15307127839128131532009-01-12T11:16:00.000-06:002009-01-12T11:16:00.000-06:00Your blogs look very useful! I've seen several sto...Your blogs look very useful! I've seen several stories already that have given me ideas. Thanks!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096787155616041727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915041119468051754.post-77283026391720526902009-01-12T10:48:00.000-06:002009-01-12T10:48:00.000-06:00I think you are wise to go free-style with the pre...I think you are wise to go free-style with the preschoolers. When I worked in the library, I tried to do themes for awhile, but I found that I was sacrificing quality in order to fill out a theme. Regarding those evening storytimes, it's frustrating to offer people what they say they want, only to have very few people show up. (However, when people ask for them again, at least you have data to back you up as to why you're not going a particular route.)<BR/><BR/>On the Kidlitosphere listserv, you asked about storytelling resources. I've kept a story and song blog for almost four years, and I am happy to be a resource for you. I tell stories for preschool aged children, and am always searching and testing new stories to work with those age-groups. I intersperce the stories with songs, which goes a long way to achieving the miracle of keeping a toddler's attention for 40 minutes.Saints and Spinnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733517166056974501noreply@blogger.com