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.