To kids everywhere, in the hope that their elders will never stop telling stories. Throughout history, traditional cultures have recognized the role of storytelling in teaching values to children. This user-friendly, hands-on guide to using storytelling and folktales in character education provides not only rationale for this approach, it includes stories. These twelve stories are fun, time- and audience-tested, and accessible to a wide range of listeners, from preschool to high school. The tales are enhanced by suggested activities or informal lesson plans, source notes, and extensive bibliographies that point the reader to additional sources of folktales suitable for character education. The Moral of the Story is fun, enjoyable, and remarkably effective!
About the Author: Bobby Norfolk Bio: Bobby Norfolk first told stories as a national park ranger at the St. Louis Gateway Arch. As a professional story-performer, he has keynoted and led workshops throughout the United States and internationally. He has won three Emmys and several Gold Parents' Choice Awards for his work. From the International Storytelling Center to the Hong Kong International School, Sherry Norfolk's storytelling captures the imagination of all ages. Sherry's electric stage presence and gifts as a teaching artist have been in demand for festivals, schools, and conferences nationwide. The Norfolks have worked extensively in the area of storytelling and character education by taking their expertise into workshops, residencies, and performances. They live in Atlanta and St. Louis.Sherry Norfolk Bio: Sherry Norfolk embodies the term "teaching artist" - that is, an artist who not only talks the talk, she also walks the walk. She invites readers of all ages to peer through the kaleidoscope of story into the world of the imagination. Her library background led her to writing and performing stories as an effective means of motivating children to read, and her elementary education background influenced her style - full of rhythm and motion, and multiple voices. As a teacher, she leads residencies and workshops internationally, introducing children and adults to story making and storytelling. She serves on the roster of seven state arts councils, a testimony to her value as a teaching artist. Her dedication to and deep interest in children and literacy have been recognized with national awards from the American Library Association, the Association for Library Association for Children, the National Association of Counties, and the Florida Library Association. Sherry has a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Masters in Library Science. She retells folktales from around the world, using these stories to teach universal values, elevate understanding, appreciate other cultures, and promote environmental awareness.