Have you ever wondered about the stories related to the beautiful murals on Lake Street in Minneapolis? Bring your lawn chairs (and dance shoes) and join us 'round the Story Table with special guest storytellers!
August 29th @ 10:00am
Ingebretsens at 1601 East Lake Street
Muralist - Megan Moore
September 19th @ 10:00am
Plaza Centenario at 1200 East Lake Street
Storyteller - Columba Reyes
Director of CaMinO - Minneapolis Cuernavaca Sister Cities Organization
Muralist - Greta Mclain + GoodSpace Murals
September 26 @ 10:00am
Sanag Restaurant at 1201 E Lake Street
Storyteller - Mohamoud Mohamed
Artistic Director of the Somali Museum
Muralist - Kalaka
Story Table Format
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 use engaging pedagogy (below) and to curate stories that we can grow up with, rather than out of.
Here's what to expect from an 80min Story Table event:
- Opening/Welcome: We greet each other 'round the table and learn where the story comes from (7 minutes)
- Storytelling: Families engage with a story told by Nicholas or a guest storyteller (15-20 minutes)
- Dancing: We dance to music 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/Conversation: Participants are invited to talk about their own drawings, see each other's art work and talk about the story (15 minutes)
- Thanks/Closing: Together we thank the story, the storytellers and each other - just the way we are (5 minutes)
pedagogy
Listening
Ting- The Chinese character for listen, suggests a nuanced and empathetic way of communicating with others. Inspired by this teaching and research that proves that 90% of communication is non-verbal, Story Table sessions are grounded in the practice of listening with our eyes, ears, hands, feet and hearts.
Multiple Intelligences
The Story Table Foundation is committed to incorporating Multiple Intelligence Theory because studies show that comprehension is greatly improved when all learning styles are engaged. By actively working with their hands, asking questions and developing embodied cognition, each child is allowed to learn in a way that aligns with their strengths.