Happy Mothers Day, the Sad and Happy Parts
Happy Mothers Day, the Sad and Happy Parts May is Mother’s day month! I wish I remembered this day. I wish we could remember our lives from birth. It might help us understand some aspects of ourselves we have overlooked. My mother became ill and diagnosed with heart disease […]
Don’t Ever Whistle in a Theater. Here’s Why
We theatre people are a superstitious bunch. I am. I can scare myself merely walking to the bathroom in the dark at my own home. (Ridiculous, I know.) It only makes sense if you think about it– we have HUGE imaginations if we are any good at all on the stage. There are certain things we simply do not do or say…
What No One Tells You About Full Circle Moments–Part One
I excited! This weekend I’m going to enjoy a full circle moment.
Have you ever had one of those? You know, a sort of “what goes around comes around” kind of thing? They’re deeply fulfilling.
I would imagine everyone experiences them several times in their lifetime. We joyfully share about them once they occur, but no one advises us on how to handle them.
Did You Know You Can Strengthen Reading Skills by Drawing?
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What is Kamishibai Storytelling?
What is Kamishibai Storytelling? Several years ago, I taught four hundred sixth graders each year (yikes!) I was always searching for different drama lessons including storytelling styles. Then, I ran on to Kamishibai storytelling. According to Wikipedia.com, “Kamishibai, sometimes called Paper Drama, is a form of Japanese street theatre and storytelling that was popular during […]
Five Happy Stories of Childhood for National Tell a Story Day
I’ve always been a story teller. I think I come by it naturally. Do you?
April 27 is National Tell a Story Day. I didn’t know there was a day set aside for this prior to writing this post. I’m glad it’s acknowledged. It’s a day when people are encouraged to get together and tell stories to one another.