3 Dimensional Storytelling

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Creative Storytelling
Solutions Introduces
3 Dimensional Storytelling™

 

     3 Dimensional Storytelling™ is a unique, lively and highly interactive methodology created, developed and taught by Creative Storytelling Solutions. The story being told is actually built as it is performed. The unique 3 Dimensional Storytelling™ method has been successfully field tested and utilized at over 100 Federally and State funded Head Start facilities. It has been presented over 200 times in private preschools and daycare centers always with positive results. It is now being presented in the library systems. The targeted audiences range in ages from 2-7 years. The story method is tailored to 15, 30, and 45 minutes to meet the attention span of the various age groups.

 

3 Dimensional Storytelling™ Goals

       The goals of 3 Dimensional Storytelling™ are to address Federal Educational Guidelines, Performance Measures and Outcomes Implemented for Head Start Organizations; assist Even Start Organizations in meeting the 4 core components required; address the "Preschool For All" learning initiative concerns and requirements; and assist parents in becoming partners in their child's growth, development, and education.

 

Methodology

       Each story starts with an empty tabletop. As the story is being shared specially crafted pieces of the story are added to the table. These pieces are integral to the storyline and provide colorful visual input that coincides with the verbalized story. The children are all made Junior Storytellers and actively participate in the story development. Puppets, songs and role-playing by the children are all incorporated into the presentation. These techniques are used to introduce and reinforce the alphabet, phonics, and numeric awareness. Increased vocabulary and better communication skills are encouraged by introducing new words to the children and sharing the meaning with them. Exercises throughout the story promote the use of the children's imaginations and creativity. Each story is themed to encourage positive behaviors and a goal setting mindset. A positive self-esteem message is left with the children.

Children of non-English backgrounds, as they are shown the story pieces, are encouraged to participate by joining in the role playing and repeating portions of the story in English.

At the conclusion of the 3 Dimensional Story™ presentation, each child is given themed coloring sheets and a Junior Storyteller Certificate.

 

3 Dimensional Storytelling™ Applications

             Self-esteem, personal hygiene, school safety and nutritional programs are easily       incorporated into 3 Dimensional Stories™. Children's classics including The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, The Three Bears, The Ugly Duckling and The Three Billy Goats Gruff are just a few stories that readily lend themselves to this format and have been used at Head Start and Preschools. Original 3 Dimensional Stories™, such as The Adventures of Quackers the Duck©, have been written to promote teamwork and an appreciation of diversity.

       All 3 Dimensional Story™ programs can be tailored to the unique needs of the schools or daycare centers. For example, the original 3 Dimensional safety story, Good Decisions©, is tailored to incorporate each individual school's safety rules and procedures. Good Decisions© was created to meet a specific request from Head Start Centers.

 

"Promoting Literacy One Story at a Time"

 

For more information please call:

Creative Storytelling Solutions
Carol Shaver or Donna Purdy
(916) 331-4057
Or
Toll Free
1-866-247-3162

Fax (916) 331-5456
shaverc@creativeseminars.com