Today I got together with two of our classmates and we practiced out a few stories on each other before "taking the show on the road." Wowzers - I was so impressed by what these two showed me! I'm not sure if they want me to name them and build up too much hype for their storytelling before you see them for yourselves (no pressure...no pressure), but I will say that you guys are in for one heck of a treat. One of our classmates told two stories, both on flannel boards, and they were most exquisitely made. She absolutely nailed the stories with the props she created, and she told both stories in a very charming and delightful way. The other classmate told one story which had fabulous audience participation built in...and she's most definately a natural storyteller. She set the stage with a great way to get the kids (or in this case, us big kids) to feel at ease and to remind us to quiet down and listen, which segued quite nicely into her story. She also got us to sing along with her and to make our best funny rabbit faces!
So, I guess I feel pretty inadequate now. I better go practice some more...sigh.
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Thanks for the kind words Susan! I really thought you did an amazing job! I loved your stories and how they fit together so well. Plus the different voices you used and the emotions you showed were just perfect! I wanted to cry for that poor little truckling! You rock!
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