by storytree | Jan 18, 2013 | Learning to tell stories, Public Performances, Storytelling, Uncategorized, Water stories
Mostly when parents tell stories to their children, the children are enchanted, enthusiatic and appreciative! But not always! This blogpost is dedicated to any parents who are telling stories to their offspring and being met with disapproval. If this is you, here...
by storytree | Dec 3, 2011 | Fairy Tales, Green Storytelling, Storytelling, Uncategorized
ABOVE: A wondrous Fairy I saw at the summery Woodford Folk Festival many years ago. She wore gumboots as it was very muddy that year. Listen to my retelling of this tale for FREE via Soundcloud. Christmas was originally a Winter Solstice tradition. Here in Australia...
by storytree | Jul 19, 2011 | Resources, Storytelling, Uncategorized
Storytelling has an enormous number of applications. Millions of people worldwide are rediscovering it’s power. They are also creatively adapting it for modern needs: in education, business, health and social welfare. Internationally there are storytelling...
by storytree | Jun 21, 2011 | Storytelling, Uncategorized
On Wednesday, at least in the southern hemisphere, it will be the winter solstice. This year I celebrated early with a small story gathering. We ate soup, then shared and improvised stories by our cosy fireside. I love the sight, sound and scent of a wood fire!...
by storytree | Apr 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Did you know about the great new ABC site called Re-enchantment? Video’s and audio from the site are being aired on ABC TV and ABC Radio. It is ‘an immersive journey into the hidden meanings of fairy tales’. Warning: It is for adults. It explores the...
by storytree | Apr 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Here is one of my favourite poems about storytelling. I first found it in Jane Yolen’s beautiful introduction to her book, “Favourite Folktales from around the World.” To read more about the Pulitzer prize-winning poet, Lisa Mueller, follow the link...
