Extension Ideas


Storytelling Activities

The Story Connection – Storytelling Activities
This site is meant for educators, but the list of activities for kids should be easy to follow and duplicate with the children under your care. Pick and choose which ones might work for you.
http://www.storyconnection.net/activities.htm

Story Arts- Storytelling Activities& Lesson Ideas
http://www.storyarts.org/lessonplans/lessonideas/index.html
This web page is geared toward educators, but can be a great spring board of ideas to use in your own experiences.


Arts & Crafts Web Sources

Web sites
Kid stuff! – Easy craft activities and projects for kids
This site lists fun projects that easily lend themselves to be tied into stories you tell.
http://www.make-stuff.com/kids/index.html

Crafts for Kids
Crafts for kids ages 7-12. You can pick and choose which ones will work for you and the kids you work with.
http://www.crafts4kids.com/

ARTS-N-CRAFTS
This site has a host of crafts specifically for preschoolers.
http://www.inmotion-pcs.com/amass/theboss/artsn.htm

Print Sources

Better Homes and Garden. (2003). Crafts for Little Kids : 101 Really, Really, Really Fun Ideas! DesMoines, IA :Meredith Books.List of materials and step by step instructions are great for you and the little ones.

Kohl, M.F. and Gainer, C. (1991). Good Earth Art Environmental Art For Kids. Bellingham: WA, Bright Ring Publishers.Use this book to connect stories with art projects that are environmentally friendly and fun. 

Terzian, Alexandria. (1993). The Kids’ Multicultural Art Book: Art & Craft Experiences from Around the World. Charlotte, VT: Williamson Publishing:This book is a great resource for crafts from cultures around the world. Crafts are suitable for kids age 3-9.

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