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Thread #102528 Message #2078501
Posted By: Jeanie
16-Jun-07 - 05:32 AM
Thread Name: Storytelling @ B'day parties 5 & under
Subject: RE: Storytelling @ B'day parties 5 & under
I thoroughly recommend this book (tried and tested !):
"Drama and traditional story for the early years" by Nigel Toye and Francis Pendiville - publ. Routledge ISBN 0-415-19536-5
It contains the framework for 16 story/dramas and more than 30 starting points from which to develop new story/dramas.
It includes Hansel & Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Jack & the Beanstalk, The Pied Piper, Little Bo Peep, Billy Goats Gruff. Using the framework you can devise your own, to suit the particular children and occasion.
All of the story/dramas involve (minimal) props, with the storyteller taking on roles and leading the children into role-playing, keeping the whole group involved all the time: there is plenty of variety.
Also has useful introductory chapters on working with this age-group and such matters of behaviour management and control. Very useful !
Wishing you lots of fun,
- jeanie