Hans en Grietje by Richard Scholz, 1905 |
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Buddhist StudiesTwo volumes of stories plus a wealth of information based on the teachings and life of Buddha. http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/index.htm
Thanks to Karen
Wollscheid for sharing this gem!
California Sheet
Music Project A virtual library of over 2,000 pieces of sheet music from a variety
of cultures, published in California between 1852 and 1900 with related materials.
http://www.sims.berkeley.edu/%7Emkduggan/neh.html
http://www.sims.berkeley.edu/%7Emkduggan/neh.html
Marco Polo Marco Polo’s
journey lasted 24 years and now his name graces a site that will help teachers
and storytellers travel the world. Lesson plans, resources and a calendar of
important events are just a few of the illuminating offerings; a truly
remarkable teaching tool.
* This resource is no longer active on the web but many of the links can still be accessed via the Wayback Machine.
https://web.archive.org/web/20080201072234/http://www.marcopolo-education.org/home.aspx
* This resource is no longer active on the web but many of the links can still be accessed via the Wayback Machine.
The Online Books Page
Looking for a book that isn’t available at your local library? The Online Books Page offers access to thousands of books that are freely readable over the Internet. Search by title, author or keyword and you will be flipping through their cyber pages in no time at all.
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/
Looking for a book that isn’t available at your local library? The Online Books Page offers access to thousands of books that are freely readable over the Internet. Search by title, author or keyword and you will be flipping through their cyber pages in no time at all.
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/
Popular Cambodian
Folktales
Four folktales retold; the main site also offers information
on the history, people and culture of Cambodia. http://seap.einaudi.cornell.edu/curriculum_cambodia_folktales
Sacred Text ArchivesOn your mark, get set, GO! Begin exploring the
world through this amazing collection of texts
on religion, mythology, legends, folklore, and more.http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm
Whopper of a Tale
Are you planning on using Tall Tales in your storytelling or teaching this year? Then lasso this site, complete with lesson plans, curriculum connections, story and song suggestions, and activities. * This site is no longer active but you can still access the lesson plans via this link to the Wayback Machine.
https://web.archive.org/web/20050101003451/http://www.thesolutionsite.com/lpnew/lesson/13155/overview.html
Are you planning on using Tall Tales in your storytelling or teaching this year? Then lasso this site, complete with lesson plans, curriculum connections, story and song suggestions, and activities. * This site is no longer active but you can still access the lesson plans via this link to the Wayback Machine.
World of Quotes Brush
up your Shakespeare…Everyone needs a good quote now and then to spice up their
stories or presentations. Browse by topic, author or culture. http://www.worldofquotes.com/proverb/index.html
2002
– 2004
Stor
e Telling Columns 2002 – 2004
All 16 blog bogs, with a brief synopsis for reach one in an easy to access post at the link below.
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/10/stor-e-telling-resources-2002-2004.html
All 16 blog bogs, with a brief synopsis for reach one in an easy to access post at the link below.
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/10/stor-e-telling-resources-2002-2004.html
2005
January February - Fables from Aesop and Robert Lewis Stevenson, spooky stories
in time for Halloween, resources sponsored by the California Council for the
Humanities, myths and legends from the British Isles and more.
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/10/following-breadcrumbs-xvi-stor-e.html
2007 - 2012
Stor e Telling Columns 2007-2012
All 31 blog posts, along with a brief synopsis for each one, in an easy to access post at the link below.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/12/stor-e-telling-columns-2007-to-2012.html
All 31 blog posts, along with a brief synopsis for each one, in an easy to access post at the link below.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/12/stor-e-telling-columns-2007-to-2012.html
2013
From 1001 Night to 2001 Story Resources – This link will lead to you one blog post with all of my columns from 2013.
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/from-1001-nights-to-2001-story.html
Karen Chace 2014 ©
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