LifeStories for Kids™ K-2
LifeStories for Kids K-2 brings story characters and real life character together. This captivating, school-based curriculum is presented in a multimedia package that uniquely combines evidence-based practices for skill building with the engaging and ancient art of storytelling. The result is an easy-to-use teaching tool that guides K-2 classrooms to explore, enhance, and reinforce understanding of character, prosocial and emotional skills by combining intentionally crafted tales with developmentally tailored activities. Brought to life by nationally acclaimed storyteller Willy Claflin (recipient of the Parents' Choice Gold Award and two-time winner of the American Library Association Notable Children's Recording Award) and his cast of puppet friends -- Maynard Moose, Rocky Raccoon, and Gorf the Frog -- LifeStories for Kids K-2 is an adventure in character education for the classroom.
Each LifeStories for Kids K-2 Kit includes:
• DVDS of 9 stories as told by nationally acclaimed storyteller, Willy Claflin. • Professional Manual
• Administrative Guidelines
• 9 Session Outlines complete with:
o Group Discussion Topics
o Art Pages
o Role Plays
o Worksheets
o Creative Storytelling and Interactive Games
• Supplemental reading lists for parents, children, and professionals
• Tips and resources to increase parent involvement
• Two Classroom Flipbooks with complete story text, fully illustrated, and filled with supplemental activities for classroom use.
• Free LifeStories for Kids K-2 Subscription to online training and download of additional materials
Benefits of LifeStories for Kids K-2
Stories, read or told, have always been a primary teaching tool of educators, particularly for early elementary children. Storytelling is one of children’s favorite modes of communication and stories are a natural way to engage children in the educational process. Storytelling is particularly applicable to the complex and abstract traits taught through character education.
Product Samples
Click the links for samples pages (.pdf) from the LifeStories for Kids K-2 kit.
