The Storytelling Classroom : Applications Across the Curriculum

Consisting of a series of essays written by storytellers who work in the classroom, as well as teachers who use storytelling in the classroom, this title addresses specific curriculum areas, and includes practical, easily replicable lesson plans. Also included is a review and explanation of the current research on the value of storytelling in the classroom in teaching the whole brain using the multiple intelligences and the integration of thinking in the left and right brain. It makes valid connections to educational standards in curriculum areas. Topics addressed are from the dual viewpoints of storytellers and educators.

The Storytelling Classroom is an inspiring, practical and immediately applicable collection of preK through eighth grade lesson plans by and for teachers and media specialists who use storytelling in the classroom and storytellers who work in the classroom. Each lesson plan is linked to National Standards in Language Arts Social Studies, Math or Science and accompanied by an essay which provides a glimpse of the alchemy that occurs when students, teachers and story are brought together: student engagement, classrooms that are alive with thinking students, LEARNING!

Sherry Norfolk, an award-winning storyteller, author, and teaching artist, performs and presents nationally and internationally.

Jane Stenson is on the faculty of the Baker Demonstration School, Willmette, IL. She serves as adjunct professor at National-Louis University and produces the university's Betty Weeks Storytelling Conference for Educators & Concerts.

Diane Williams is the Arts Industry Director of the Mississippi Arts Commission. She is an arts education demonstrator and arts education consultant and professional development trainer to teachers (K-8th grade).