Hello Friends!
Once again, I am pleased to share with you the news for this year. We continue to visit schools with sessions of Performed Storytelling within our holistic approach to education, and we continue to deliver suitcases with our exclusive Travelling Libraries service.
Performed Storytelling
Professional storytellers bring to schools a hand-picked selection of books, and amplify their messages through drama, conversations, illustrations, visual thinking, and many other integrated activities, which include an educational kit for pre-workshop and post-workshop use.
Reading and Literacy
SL seeks to support reading processes as well as a love of books.
In consonance with our mission, Travelling Libraries will continue to visit schools from March through December. The libraries come in three different sets of 25 books each — all hardcovers of recent publication, and all bound by the same spirit: cultivate social emotional education as well as enhance students’ understanding of other cultures.
Why Travelling Libraries?
As SL Director, I have had the pleasure of visiting schools hosting our Performed Storytelling, and learnt there is great interest in new titles in Children’s Literature as well as inspiring reading materials.
My participation as a member of the Notable Books for a Global Society Committee (International Literacy Association) has allowed me to have access to recently published titles for children and young adults, experience which has extended the number and quality of mind-opening books on SL educational platform. I have also found my work with the ILA Children’s and Young Adult Book Awards Committee ground-breaking, many titles of which have also enlarged SL body of books on offer.
Auspiciously, Performed Storytelling and Travelling Libraries can bring quality education to your school. I will be happy to hear from you, and support your work!
Warmly,
María Teresa Manteo
Support Learning Education
Founder Director
mmanteo@supportlearning.com.ar
How are Travelling Libraries implemented?
All three selections include picture books for:
Kinder SEL: featuring recently published titles as well as some memorable classics to promote SEL (Socio-Emotional Learning). This selection comes with soft dolls and book character toys to liven up teachers’ read-alouds.
Primary SEL: comprising picture books about life-affirming themes to develop empathy and understanding of the self and others with a focus on cultural diversity.Ideal for grades 2 to 5.
Primary DIVERSE BOOKS: featuring diverse picture books unfolding stories that expand awareness into culture, identity and social justice. Most suitable for Grades 4 and up, and ideal to be used as entry points into social studies. Based on real life events.
Three steps:
1. Each case is delivered with a selection of 25 one-of-a-kind picture books.
2. The books stay at the school for a period of ten days. (two weeks)
3. The cases are picked up by the end of the loan period.
The teacher opens the suitcase and… what’s next?
A handbook with innovative ideas is provided to make the most of this unique literacy experience.
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A special synergy around stories, books and art.
Benefits for schools adopting Performed Storytelling and Travelling Libraries in the same school year.
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