Residency Programs for Schools
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The program was rich with terrific material
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The behavior management methods were very effective. Excellent rapport with the students. Thank you for your hard work!
Robert Mahler, Principal
Gill Elementary School
Gill, MA
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A Year in Japan (K-4)
A 5 day residency that focuses on national holidays, festivals, and
seasonal childrens activities in Japan throughout the year. It
helps students gain an accurate picture of contemporary Japan while
providing them with a sense of history. Sessions include stories, songs,
art, and cultural lessons, and culminates into a students performance
and art exhibit. (Read more.)
Creative Writing: Our Own
Folktales (K-5)
In this 5-8 day residency students will write original folktale-type
stories that express their own beliefs and values. They will gain understanding
of how to structure a story and to develop an organized sequence that
will engage the reader. They will also become familiar with many traditional
folktale motifs, and gain confidence in exploring the world of their
imaginations. Emphasis on originality and non-violent problem solving.
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NEW!
Creative Writing: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Grade 4)
This new realistic fiction residency was originally developed for Griswold
Elementary School in Kensington, CT. Based on Tales of a Fourth Grade
Nothing by Judy Blume (Puffin Books, NY, 1972) this unit gives students
step-by-step instructions to write a fictional story in a personal narrative
form about a day in a life of a fourth grader and a “crazy”
sibling. (Read more.)
The Storytellers Process
(Grades 4-8)
Why tell stories? To enjoy, to share, and to show that we care! A 3-8
day program focused on the art of storytelling. Each student select
or write stories that explore and express who they are. They will remember
and reflect upon their own experiences, and gain skills in listening
and research. Emphasis on identity, community, and respect. This residency
may culminate in a school-wide storytelling festival. (Click
here for related materials.)
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