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| Victorian Postcard, 1905 |
Another fresh new year
is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
~William Arthur Ward
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
~William Arthur Ward
Happy
New Year!
I
hope the holiday season found you surrounded by those you love and those who
love you. It’s hard to believe another year has passed but each New Year
brings with it the opportunity for a fresh start, new goals and endless possibilities.
Last night I was blessed to participate in New
Bedford’s AHA New Year’s
Eve celebration. As always, the audiences were delightful and eager to listen to
winter tales told (not read) from around the world. This year was extra special as one of my fourth grade storytelling students and her family were in the audience for the second show. This is my third year
participating in this amazing event; it is always a fun and delightful way to
ring in the New Year! Afterwards, a late dinner with my family and grandson, just two months old, to ring in his very first New Year; a perfect ending to the old and beginning of the new!
I already have plans to attend the LANES Northeast Storytelling Conference in Maine in April where I will present my workshop, Story by Story: Building a School Storytelling Troupe. This is always a wonderful conference, with something for everyone, whether you are a storyteller, librarian, educators, etc. If you are experienced in your field, or just beginning, join us for a weekend of learning, laughter, camaraderie and stories!
I already have plans to attend the LANES Northeast Storytelling Conference in Maine in April where I will present my workshop, Story by Story: Building a School Storytelling Troupe. This is always a wonderful conference, with something for everyone, whether you are a storyteller, librarian, educators, etc. If you are experienced in your field, or just beginning, join us for a weekend of learning, laughter, camaraderie and stories!
In
August, I will make my way to Virginia for the National Storytelling Network’s Conference.
This is another wonderful opportunity to network with friends old and new,
learn something fresh and fun, and come away rejuvenated and inspired. I hope
you can join me at either conference, or better yet, both!
As always, I appreciate
your time. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please drop me a
note at storybug@aol.com; I love to hear from you!
May 2013 bring you health, joy, serenity and success!
Karen
Chacewww.storybug.net
This week a storytelling colleague shared this riddle from National Public Radio (NPR).
Worse than the Devil?
The poor have it.
The rich need it.
If you eat it or drink it, you will die.
You will find the answer
hidden somewhere in this newsletter.
I started thinking about different riddle stories and lo and behold,
when I was searching for new ideas for this newsletter I found that January 29
is National Puzzle Day! So of course I had to find some riddle stories to share.
"The thing about a story is that you dream it as you tell it, hoping that others might then dream along with you, and in this way memory and imagination combine to make spirits in the head."
From The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
From The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
STORIES
Clever Manka - Czechoslovakia
http://tinyurl.com/c5cfybb
The Clever Wife - China
http://tinyurl.com/d7d8clp The Enchanted Princess – Russia
http://tinyurl.com/c7lk63u
The Pumpkin in the Jar – Philippines
http://tinyurl.com/d7jt78g
The Riddle – Grimm
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/lfb/gn/gnfb35.htm
The Riddle – Romaniahttp://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/lfb/gn/gnfb35.htm
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/roma/gft/gft063.htm
February 2013 is the Year of the Snake and the Chinese New Year begins on February 10. For some sssssscintillating stories go to this link on my blog:
http://tinyurl.com/ayarmzb
Lions,
Dragons, and Nian: Animals of the Chinese New Year - Wonderfully
inclusive lesson plan on the Chinese Spring Festival and eastern and western
dragons associated with the Chinese New Year. Offered by the National Endowment
for the Humanities.
http://tinyurl.com/6szu7n
http://tinyurl.com/6szu7n
Below are two previous blog posts on the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Tiger and the Year of the Rabbit, respectively. There are additional curriculum and crafts, which will be useful this year as well.
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
February
26 is Tell a Fairy Tale Day, which is perfect for storytellers! Here is a blog
post I wrote in 2011 with a fairly inclusive number of public domain fairy tale
books.
Wisdom, Wit and Wonder
http://tinyurl.com/7vb4das
And to add to the fun, a book from 1910.
Fairy
Tale Plays and How to Act Them - While some of
the language is antiquated it can be easily updated. The book also offers
suggestions on costumes, props and scenery. http://tinyurl.com/bpccbt
BOOKS
Riddling Tales from Around
the World by Marjorie Dundas.
http://tinyurl.com/cpzqezz
Stories to Solve by George
Shannon
http://tinyurl.com/buhutom More Stories to Solve by George Shannon
http://tinyurl.com/d4nawe3
BOUNTIFUL BLOG
Snip, Snap, Snute by Lise
Lunge-Larsen and the Children’s Literature Network – This blog is a bit different than those
I usually highlight but you will find a plethora of reviews on books grouped by
specific themes. Teachers, storytellers, librarians and parents should
definitely bookmark this blog.
http://www.childrensliteraturenetwork.org/blog/sss/?p=1724
BUSINESS NOTES
3 Major Mistakes to Avoid at Networking Events by Bill Lampton, Ph.D. http://www.businessknowhow.com/marketing/networking-mistakes.htm
How
To Get More Newsletter Subscribers by
Janet Attard
http://www.businessknowhow.com/internet/subscribers.htm
http://www.businessknowhow.com/internet/subscribers.htm
Key
Components of a Business Plan: Part I by
Dave Lavinsky
http://www.businessknowhow.com/startup/business-plan-parts.htm
CRAFTS
A. Because they only have one tail!
Dltk-KIDS – A variety
of animal riddles and coloring pages to keep the children guessing.
http://www.dltk-kids.com/type/riddles.htm
How
to Make a Puzzle
http://www.examiner.com/article/kids-crafts-how-to-make-a-puzzle
Puzzlemaker.com – This is a terrific
site; I use it often. Make your own mazes, word searches and more.
http://tinyurl.com/ashjc76
Puzzle Piece
Picture Frame
http://www.kinderart.com/recycle/puzzle2.shtml
CURRICULUM
Learning
to Give
– Lesson Plan to complement the story of The Clever Wife, found above in the
Stories section.
http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit226/lesson18.html
Rocking
Riddles
– From PBS for grades 1-3. “Help students learn to use descriptive, detailed
and creative writing by creating riddles.”
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/wordgirl/lessonplans/riddles/
The
answer to the riddle at the top of the blog is “Nothing.”
Surfnetkids.com – Lots of links
to fun riddles to use in or out of the classroom.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/riddles.htm?awt_l=KxaZg&awt_m=Jilzpjx00zShGL
EDUCATION HIGHWAY,
RADIO, SPOKEN WORD AND GUILDS
Education Highway - Go to:
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2012/08/education-highwaystorytelling-concerts.html
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2012/08/education-highwaystorytelling-concerts.html
Spoken Word, Open Mics and Storytelling Guilds- Go to: http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2011/08/story-slams-open-mics-and-storytelling.html
ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
Remember, if you are seeking stories, curriculum, etc., for other
special days or events don’t forget to search the newsletter archives. A Google
search box is available on the main newsletter site at http://storybugnewsletter.blogspot.com.
I also add stories, crafts and education resources on my blog as
well, which also offers a Google search box. You may find my blog here: http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/.
GUEST BLOGGER ARTICLES
A Rising Tide – Guest Blogger’s Share Their Expertise
GUEST BLOGGER ARTICLES
A Rising Tide – Guest Blogger’s Share Their Expertise
It is with great appreciation and admiration I offer you the links
to the current Guest Blogger articles from my storytelling and business
colleagues in the USA and beyond. I will continue to add more as they are
published.
If you are interested in becoming a Guest Blogger in 2013 email me at storybug@aol.com for details with “Guest Blogger Information” in the subject heading and be part of the rising tide!
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-rising-tideguest-bloggers-share-their.html
If you are interested in becoming a Guest Blogger in 2013 email me at storybug@aol.com for details with “Guest Blogger Information” in the subject heading and be part of the rising tide!
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-rising-tideguest-bloggers-share-their.html
This newsletter was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my newsletter via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity. © 2013
