Moral of the Story: Folktales for Character Development
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (581 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1939160758 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A user-friendly, hands-on approach to using storytelling and folktales to teach character education, as well as twelve stories that are fun to share and easily accessible to a wide range of listeners, from preschool to high school.
C. Langsdorf said The Moral of the Story: Folktales for Character Development. Really enjoyed this book. Read the stories in the car on a long trip. My children kept wanting one more. Very interesting stories and excellent help in the Story Notes. Also used this book with a small group of students and we had a wonderful time discussing each story. Highly recommended. I would love another one just like this with new stories!!!. Susan M. Stodden said relavant. We need more books that speak to helping children feel better about themself. This is an example of doing just that.. A much needed book This is an excellent book. As a storyteller I know the impact that stories can have on kids, and this book fills a need that many storytellers have for a thoughtful discussion of stories that teach moral principles. As a parent, I know the importance of a moral education for our children, and this book provides an example for any parent on how to u
From School Library Journal This second edition shows few changes from the 1999 publication, except for a brief mention of No Child Left Behind. One tale is printed both in story form and as a readers' theater script. Suggestions for sharing and discussing the stories feature variations such as rapping a tale or holding a mock trial for the characters. Getting Ready provides helpful tips and reassurance for those new to storytelling. Research cited in the introduction is from the 1990s and earlier. The concluding sections about implementing an experiential a