Story Table Format

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*******All Story Table events are designed to capture the imagination of elementary aged children while still welcoming the important participation and contribution of adults and elders.   The Story Table strives to curate stories that we can grow up with, rather than out of.**********

Here's the format for the 90 minute session and what to expect from a Story Table event:

• Opening:  We begin by listening with our eyes, ears, hands, feet and heart (3 minutes)
• Welcome:  We greet each other 'round the table and learn where the story comes from  (7 minutes)
• Storytelling:  Kids engage with a story told by Nicholas or a guest storyteller (20 minutes)
• Dancing:  We dance to music selected by Nicholas or guest storyteller and take turns leading and following each other's dance moves (15 minutes)
• Drawing:  Everyone is invited to quietly draw: "what they heard in the story?" (15 minutes)
• Sharing:  Participants are invited to talk about their own drawings and see each other's art work (15 minutes)
• Questions:  Participants are invited to ask questions and engage in a conversation about the story (10 minutes)
• Thanks/Closing:  Together we thank the story, the storytellers and each other - just the way we are (2 minutes)