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Imagine your students....
Entertained! Engaged! Curious! Thoughtful! We Tell Stories and Teach Students To Think
About and Tell Stories Too.
"One only need look at the faces of children enraptured by the wondrous
stories told by Bob and Liz to know what gifted storytellers and communicators they are. Their impact in our schools and in
our community is deep and will be felt for years to come in the lives of our children."
(Dr. Gary Dwyer, Superintendent, Bernalillo Schools)
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Here
are six ways to engage
The Tales
& Trails Storytellers *Please note: Bilingual Spanish/English Programs are available
Whether it is for an hour, a day, a week or a year, we will consult closely with you so
that we can provide an experience for your students that will not only be fun and engaging but also contribute towards student
and school success. "Bob & Liz transformed classroom
environments that were quiet and subdued into learning environments filled with language and laughter. I truly believe
that their contribution was instrumental in our success in meeting Adequate Yearly Progress for the past four years." (Bryan Garcia-Principal-Santo
Domingo School)
"Professional,
enthusiastic and inspiring...Bob and liz artfully tailor their programs to the specific need and interests of their students,
modifying their approach ina way that engages and motivates different learners." (Mara
Matteson, 4th grade teacher) Liz and Bob have become an integral part of the fabric of our school community and we eagerly looking forward to
working with them long into the future. They have established deep, meaningful relationships with our students.
We deeply appreciate the conributions they have made to achieving our school improvement goals." (Michael
Weinberg- Principal Cochiti School)
Contact: 505-890-7075
or 800-908-6109 bob@storyconnection.com
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Programs for grades K-5
Everyone
Wants To Get Into The Act!
Lots of
participation-this program is suited for assemblies or small classes. These expeditions into the Realm of the Imagination
are designed to delight and spark a love of language. Watch your students sing with the crickets, fly with the fairies or
outwit a disagreeable king. With our large repertoire we can always find just the right tales for single grade or mixed aged
audiences. Friendly Tales For a Small Planet
A celebration of diverse cultures through
carefully selected tales that deliver a subtle message of working together for a peaceful and friendly school and planet.
Best suited for classroom or grade level groups.
Middle School Program
The Power of Choice
This program combines traditional folktales chosen to entertain
and then spark discussion about issues that mid-school students care deeply about. Topics include making and keeping
friends, the qualities of true friendship, identity, peer pressure, arguments, apologies. We create a safe
and caring communication environment where students can voice their own perspectives while listening to others.
High School Program
The Hero's Journey
Entertaining and thought provoking stories
serve as a springboard for inquiry and discussion about the challenges and choices that teenagers face. Finding mentors,
discovering personal power, taking positive risks, overcoming obstacles and making a contribution to the community are among
the many themes we explore.
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