Tortoise and the Hare bye Arthur Rackham, 1912 |
I will be adding the columns from 2007 – 2012 to that page as
well, but I am in the process of checking what link URL's have changed or are
now defunct. It is a time consuming process so I am taking the “slow and
steady” approach via Aesop and will post
the individual columns on my blog for now.
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Directions: In the future, if want to access these columns insert Slow and Steady, as I
will begin each new addition with that title, OR Stor E Telling into
the “Search This Blog” bar on the left side of this blog. Make sure to scroll up to see the links as the most current blog article will
still be displayed as well.
MARCH APRIL 2007
A World of Difference Institute
A
valuable site highlighting numerous bibliographies on multicultural and
anti-bias books for children. Related links and resources are included.http://www.adl.org/bibliography/default.asp
http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/concepts.htm
Beyond Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Incorporate some musical rounds and add rhythm and fun to
your storytelling. This site offers
thirty-two songs, dating back to the middle ages, complete with music, lyrics
and sound files.http://www-personal.umich.edu/~msmiller/rounds.html
Buddhist Tales for
Young and Old
Fifty-Five stories,
many of which indicate the character trait symbolized in the story. http://www.buddhanet.net/bt_conts.htm
March is
Women’s History Month. Searching for some exceptional stories of extraordinary
women to portray or research? Well, look no further, these sites will serve you
well not only in March but throughout the year.
300 Women Who Changed the World
Where
they lived, what they did, timelines, multimedia archives and more.http://search.eb.com/women
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
This is
truly an amazing site! The stories and additional links offer new insights into
the remarkable contributions women have made throughout history categorized by
subject matter or name. You could spend a century here and not finish!http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/index.html
The National Women’s History Project
An educational nonprofit organization founded in 1980. Their
mission is to “recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments
of women by providing information and educational materials and programs.” Search
by category, state or discipline.http://www.nwhp.org/
Notable Women Ancestors
From
adventurers to witches the site offers a brief synopsis for each woman with a
link to additional biographical information.http://www.rootsweb.com/~nwa/index.html
Women of the Hall
The
National Women’s Hall of Fame in http://www.greatwomen.org/women.php
May 5 is
Cinco de Mayo, the national festival of Mexico ; here are a few sites to
help you get ready to join in the celebration!
Mexican Folktales
An extensive bibliography of folktales to help you find just the right story to share
http://nancykeane.com/rl/682.htm
Magic Tales of Mexico
I shared this site in 2005 but it bears repeating; nine
stories from the colorful culture of http://www.g-world.org/magictales/domingo.html
American Folklore: Mexican Folklore
Thirteen Ghost Stories, Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends from http://www.americanfolklore.net/mexican-folklore.html#2
SEED (Schlumberger
Excellence in Educational Development)
Begun in 1998, SEED is a
global non-profit education program serving students ages 10-18. The main site
at http://www.planetseed.com/home is
ripe with resources and provides access to “technological and knowledge
resources for underserved students and teachers….These include a range of
project-based activities provided through an extensive multilingual web site,
hands-on science education workshops, and collaborative international
projects.” If you swim a little deeper you will find discover an “Ocean of
Stories” http://www.planetseed.com/ocean-of-stories
from Algeria to Yemen, adapted and retold by renowned storyteller Laura Simms.
There are also seven activities http://www.planetseed.com/node/22912
to complement the stories.
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