STORYTELLING AND YOGA

KINDER & GRADES 1 & 2

Shy Bunny to the Moon!

Shy Bunny receives a letter in her quiet home, an abandoned mailbox. It’s from a child asking the Moon to shine brightly on a very special occasion. Will Bunny take the trip and deliver such an important message? Oh gosh, the Moon seems to be so far away!

Yoga poses and mindful breathing enhance the narrative. Schools can also opt for a storytelling performance without yoga poses.

Themes: empathy, overcoming obstacles, courage, losing shy ways, caring for others.

Based on Shy Willow
By Cat Min

PERFORMED STORYTELLING

GRADES 1-3

Paws on the Window 

What happens when two neighbour cats say Hi! across their windows? Will their “humans” understand their meaows and purrs? Two very different cats open a new chapter in their owners’ lives…

Themes: breaking barriers, socializing, friendship, sharing, cat lovers.

Based on All Cats Welcome by Susin Nielsen
& illustrated by Vivian Mineker

PERFORMED STORYTELLING

GRADES 3 and 4

Extraordinary Friendships 

What does it take to befriend a whale? …and an octopus?!

Two young protagonists dive into the mysteries of heart-warming friendships that open new dimensions of understanding and empathy.

Themes: overcoming shyness, special friendships, empathy, taking care of the planet.

Based on Leo and the Octopus by Isabelle Marinov,
 & The Tale of the Whale by Karen Swan
& illustrated by Padmacandra

PERFORMED STORYTELLING

Integrated Project on William Steig with The Magic Pebble, Brave Irene and Shrek 

In this classic trilogy of Children’s Literature by acclaimed author illustrator William Steig, characters step into the ordinary to meet the extraordinary – with amazing strength, candor and faith.

GRADE 1

Sylvester and the Extraordinary Pebble

Based on The Magic Pebble by William Steig

PERFORMED STORYTELLING

GRADES 2 & 4

An Explosion of Courage

Both Irene and Shrek encounter ordeals and tests to achieve their goals with incredible cunning and stamina. Stories packed with action and humour – arresting illustration work!

Based on Brave Irene & Shrek by William Steig

PERFORMED STORYTELLING

GRADES 3-5                                                                                                        

Small and Big Things in the Wild

A tiny baby deer and a colossal whale are at the center of these two stories, where young characters venture into the wild with loving care and determination. What does it take to rescue wildlife?

Themes: nature, freedom, courage, emotional growth.

Based on The Boy and the Whale By Mordicai Gerstein
& The Home of the Wild by Louise Greig
Illustrated by Julia Moscardó.

PERFORMED STORYTELLING

GRADES 5-7

Stories of Wisdom and Wonder from the East 

What makes exemplary leaders? These two tales invite us to reflect on the power of kindness, compassion and integrity.

A special deer’s strength and a girl’s clever ways spark conversations about merciful leadership. Vibrant artwork amplifies the impact of the teachings in these stories that distill Eastern wisdom.

Themes:  leadership, loyalty, compassion, ingeniousness, mathematical folktale, inspiring artwork.

Based on Nine Colour Deer by Kailin Duan
& A Grain of Rice by Demi

PERFORMED STORYTELLING

GRADE 6 and up

The Art of Story Weaving

A boy goes on a personal quest to search for water in the dry Kingdom of Morocco. He is soon to discover that in the joy of storytelling, abundance and gratitude flow. A bluebird, a blue spindle and a brass cup full of cool water are some of the symbols in this frame narrative, where the weaving of stories allows the young protagonist to outwit Sand Storm and save a village and its people.

Themes: the power of storytelling, coming-of-age, creativity and empowerment.

Based on The Storyteller
By Evan Turk

PERFORMED POETRY    

GRADES 4-6

An engaging variety of poems offer a fresh take on the potential of poetry.  The little stories in verse are performed, sung and rapped, reaching audiences in a most vibrant way. Students are encouraged to participate all along, and walk away with the rhythm of poetry shaking their bodies, and very importantly, with some food for thought to reflect on life-affirming issues. 

Educationally groovy!

VISUAL THINKING THROUGH STORIES AND ART

GRADES 2-5

Splash of Colour and Music   

This workshop walks children through a sensorial experience triggered by a slow look at an abstract painting by Wassily Kandinsky. Young participants also step into the world of the young artist, who discovered he perceived colours and music in unison. This session is spiced up with Performed Storytelling and creative imagination games to promote self-expression, as springboard for writing and illustration work by students.

Based on The Noisy Paintbox by Barb Rosenstock
& illustrated by Mary GrandPre

VISUAL THINKING THROUGH STORIES AND ART

GRADES 5-7 

Abstract Art with Alma Thomas: Light, Life and her Message 

Young Alma Thomas loved to immerse herself in colour. Due to countless racial injustices, her family left their hometown in Georgia and moved to Washington DC. As an art teacher she transmitted her love of art beyond measure. In her sixties she lost vision gradually and was happy to dab her canvas with the patterns of light her eyes could still appreciate. Alma Thomas is the first Black woman to have her work chosen for the White House collection, USA.

Our Visual Thinking Workshop seeks to experience her aesthetics of pattern and colour. Storytelling includes her life mission and creativity to surmount the obstacles on her path. 

Cited book:

Ablaze with Colour A Story of Painter Alma Thomas by Jeanne Walker Harvey & illustrated by Loveis Wise