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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Becoming a Storyteller
“Our stories matter… Your stories matter… For you never know how much of a difference they make and to whom.” ~ Caroline Joy Adams Recently I participated in an inspiring workshop entitled Music of the Story with Luigi Rignanese, a storyteller … Continue reading
Posted in Storytelling, Uncategorized
Tagged FOOL Festival, Luigi Rignanese, music, storytelling
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Five Little Leaves
Five little leaves went out to play (hold up five fingers) They danced upon a tree one day (wave hand back and forth) The wind came blowing through the town Wooooooooo! And one little leaf came blowing down (wave one … Continue reading
Posted in Activities to Enjoy, Music and Movement, Uncategorized
Tagged craft activity, creative play, fingerplay, language development
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Evaluating Children’s Art
“What adults call ‘wrong’ in Child Art is the most beautiful and most precious. I value highly those things done by small children. They are the first and purest source of artistic creation.” ~ Franz Cizek Recently I have been … Continue reading
A Child’s Self Portrait
“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” ~ Camille Pissarro Recently, a three and half year old girl invited me to sit with her while she drew. She does not speak much English. … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Art, Uncategorized
Tagged artistic development, children, drawing, self portrait
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