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The Yarnspinner offers 45 minute
performances accommodating up to 300 participants
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It’s a
wild, fantastical
journey as listeners explore the future through tales from the incredible realm of
make-believe and science-fiction! Program available
QUE PASA?
-STRANDS OF HAPPENINGS
Stories designed to weave
awareness surrounding contemporary issues. This program uses modern day stories and a
little bit of street talk to speak to the hearts of youth to promote responsible decision
making, personal values, positive thinking, and self esteem.
A mixed bag of colorful
holiday yarns spun to fit a particular holiday theme or special event. Thematic stories
are highlighted. Lots of audience participation. Samples include: Christmas Stories,
Ethnic Celebrations, Black History Month, Easter Tales, Halloween Stories, Mardi Gras
Tales, Valentine Hearts, & Seasonal Tales.
Samplers
"The Naughty
Elf"An original tale describing the antics of an
elf with a self-esteem problem.
"The Miracle
of the Potato Latkes"A heartwarming tale told in
Jewish tradition
"Babushka and the Three Wise Men" A timely tale about an old witch who finds her way into children's
hearts everywhere. Audience members are drawn into the shoes of the Wise Men!
[7yrs-Adult]
Within everyone lies the ability
to rise above pain, self-doubt, and fear to express qualities of love, joy and generosity.
These powerful true-life stories give a gift that keeps on giving, not just at Christmas,
but all year long!
A-LO-HA! Welcome to a spectacular array of colorful Hawaiian tales!
Don your lei as we cruise to Maui, Kauai, Kona, and the Big Island! Hear from Pele, the
volcano goddess and her warning! You may get to hula, learn the legend of the flowers, and
hear their wonderful myths and legends.! A-LO-HA!
[7-Adult]
Students explore the concept of opposites in
the tale of "Pandora’s Box" followed by an introduction to the Greek
Myth’s "royal court" and their trickery. Finally, enjoy a Cajun twist to a
familiar golden tale!
These stories bring the audience
face to face with the beauty of life, the wonders of being human, the joy of simply
being alive! An uplifting and self-esteem building experience.
Tales that challenge the clever,
gifted chap!"
Thinking skills come to life as
students try to crack the code, figure the riddle, solve the puzzle in these tales. A
Perfect program for your bright sagacious, gifted students!
Grab your sealskin parka,
hop on the dogsled for a journey into Alaskan folklore! The sun never sets as we go
whizzing by beautiful blue glaciers falling into the sea! You might catch sight of an
eagle, a whale or participate in a Tlinglit Indian tale
(It goes like this…)
Visit Latin American countries
through the world of folktales! Hop with little half chicken through Mexico, fly along
with the colorful birds of South American rainforests, vicariously ride a donkey, learn
the llama’s secret or be a famous matador from Spain! OLE!
EACH STORY OFFERS:
HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS REINFORCED THROUGHOUT PROGRAM!
A MEMENTO FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
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PRE & POST FUNGUIDE FOR TEACHER USE IN THE CLASSROOM!
SELF-ESTEEM!
ENHANCEMENT
USE OF DISCIPLINE SKILLS!
IMAGINATIVE SKILLS TO SPARK
STUDENTS' CREATIVITY!
BEST OF ALL EVERYONE HAS A GREAT TIME LEARNING!
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