Jane tells from the world folktales and personal stories from growing up in the Connecticut woods. Beautifully crafted, these stories resonate with humor sometimes to the point of silliness as well as her general playfulness with language. Jane loves words! And, words harnessed to a well-crafted, well-told tale is just what she's about. Further, she has stories so poignant that listeners hush to the images and heartfelt ideas. Jane can tell a riotous Henny Penny or the life-affirming story of Wangari Mathaai with equal enthusiasm and poise. Jane's programs address school curriculum and are pure entertainment.

1241 Judson Avenue
Evanston IL 60202
847-751-0523

stenson.stories@gmail.com

or
jstenson@bakerdemschool.org

"The moment I heard my first story,
I started looking for you."
Rumi

Programs

• Stories for the Solar System

• Stories from the folk and not-so folk

• Wangari Mathaai: Women, the Environment and Peace

Workshops for Teachers and Tellers

• Storytelling in the Classroom

• Literacy Development and Storytelling

Publications and Recordings

Literacy Development in the Storytelling Classroom

Building on and extending their successful Libraries Unlimited publication The Storytelling Classroom, the authors offer plans and activities designed to enhance literacy development (speaking & listening, reading & writing, visual literacy & information literacy). The book contains

• Curriculum content that is relevant and personal to the child;

• Integrated arts activities where storytelling is the vehicle driving curriculum;

• Many opportunities for bilingual or non-English speakers and non-traditional learners to develop literacy skills through storytelling.

The Storytelling Classroom:
Applications Across the Curriculum

co-written by Sherry Norfolk, Jane Stenson, and Diane Williams
Foreward by Syd Lieberman
Available from Libraries Unlimited, November 2006

Consisting of a series of essays by storytellers who work in the classroom, as well as teachers who use storytellingin the classroom, this title addresses specific curriculum curriculum areas, and includes practical, easily replicable lesson plans. Also included is a review and explanation of the current research on the value of storytelling in the classroom in teaching "whole brain" using multiple intelligences and the integration of thinking in the left and right brain. It makes valid connections to educational standards in curriculum areas. Topics addressed are from the dual viewpoints of storytellers and educators. Each chapter includes: a) a short theroetical base; b) article from a classroom teacher (at least one); c) article from a storytelling teaching artist (at least one); d) lesson plans with a short theroetical base. Grades PreK-12.

"Old & New Tried & True: Stories for Children"

Jane's 2005 CD with musician Gus Friedlander. To order contact Jane directly

Info: 847-751-0523 or email: jstenson@bakerdemschool.org