Getting started : Some suggestions on planning : Age groups : Preschool and primary programs ; The middle grades ; Young adult programming ; Adult programming ; Family storyhours. Program techniques : Single program or series planning ; Special events ; Dial-a-story ; Storytelling festival ; The activity program. Preplanning : Physical location ; Equipment checklist ; Favors and treats. Decorations and exhibits : Table exhibit ; A storytelling symbol ; For special storyhours ; The exhibit as part of the storyhour ; Bulletin boards ; Picture sources for exhibits and craft projects ; Lettering aids for exhibits and bulletin boards
The storyteller : The guest storyteller : Guestmanship. Volunteers : A storytelling guild ; Student storytellers
Promotion : Posters ; Minisigns ; Souvenirs and bookmarks ; Chalkboards ; Chalkwalk ; Sandwich boards ; Badges, buttons, balloons, and bumper stickers ; Tickets ; Special invitations ; Minispeeches ; Telephoning ; Mailers ; Doorknob hangers ; Newspapers ; Radio and television ; Paid advertisements ; Summing it up
Introducing and closing the program : Setting the mood : The storyhour symbol. Introducing the story or program ; Artifacts and crafts : Things to buy or bring from home ; Things to make or do. Between stories ; Closing the program : Something to take home ; Discipline or holding your own
Preparing and telling the story : Learning a story ; Telling the story : Common faults. Bibliography: stories by subject ; Bibliography: illustrated single tales ; Bibliography: collections
Reading aloud : Choosing materials to read aloud ; How-to's ; Favorite books to read aloud (bibliography)
Sources for storytelling : Narrative sources : And for your inspiration (bibliography) ; Folktales : Repetitive and cumulative tales ; Animal tales ; How and why stories ; Adventure and romantic stories ; Droll and humorous stories ; Folk characters ; Regions and countries. References: folktales ; Literary tales : Hans Christian Andersen ; Ruth Sawyer ; Eleanor Farjeon ; Howard Pyle ; Rudyard Kipling ; Carl Sandburg ; Laurence Houseman ; John Gardner. References: literary tales ; Fables : Aesop's fables ; Fables of LaFontaine ; Fables of Krylov ; Fables of India. References: fables ; Myths : Greek and Roman myths ; Norse myths. References: myths ; Epics : English epics ; Greek epics ; Epics of India ; Other national epics. References: epics ; Legends ; References: legends ; Religious sources ; References: religious sources ; Other literary sources ; References: other literary sources ; References: for adult study of folklore
Poetry : Choosing a poem ; Learning a poem ; Introducing a poem ; The poetry program ; The poetry festival and children as poets ; Choral work ; Recordings and films ; Illustrations and poetry ; Puppets ; The poetry tradition in your storyhour ; Five favorite poems. Bibliography: poetry to read or recite : Poetry for the youngest ; Poetry for older children ; Adult references
Non-narrative sources of folklore : Riddles ; References: more riddles ; Tongue twisters ; References: more tongue twisters ; Jokes ; References: more jokes ; Skip rope rhymes ; References: more skip rope rhymes ; Autograph rhymes and mottos ; References: more autograph rhymes ; Proverbs : American proverbs ; Jewish proverbs ; Proverbs from around the world. References: more proverbs ; Word games ; Homonyms, homographs, antonyms ; References: word games : Sign language. References: sign language ; Folk games : String games. References: string games : Active games. References: more folk games ; Folk toys : Hobbyhorse. References: more folk toys ; References: to find out more about folklore ; Periodicals
Multimedia storytelling : Pictures and objects in storytelling : Flip cards ; Paperback cut-ups ; Roll stories ; Copying machine stories ; Object stories ; Books for object story use
Board stories : Hints for using boards as chalkboards ; Books for chalkboard use : Flannel or felt boards ; Magnetic boards ; Using paperbacks with boards ; A felt or magnetic board story. Books for felt or magnetic board use : Hook 'n' loop board. Books for hook 'n' loop board use
Slides and filmstrips : Equipment and use ; Copying ; What to copy ; Handmade slides ; Photographic slides ; Screens ; Filmstrips ; Sources for purchase of filmstrip kits ; References: slides and filmstrips
The overhead projector : Uses : Light show magic ; Trace a transparency ; Photocopy transparency machines ; Overlays. Books for overhead projector use
Film : Commercial films : Choosing the film ; Showing a film. Making films : With a camera ; Without a camera ; A final word. References: more about making films ; References: films and how to use them
Television and radio : Producing a television show : Videotape ; Studio television. References: television ; Radio ; References: radio
Puppetry : The puppet tradition ; Types of puppets : Commercial hand puppets ; Glove puppets ; Finger puppets ; Marionettes or string puppets ; Stick puppets ; Masks and body puppets ; Shadow puppets ; Magnetic puppets. Stages : Portable doorway puppet theater ; Chinese hat puppet theater. Uses for puppets : The puppet as host ; Practice with your puppet. Plays : An instant play to perform ; Exercise in performance. Bibliography: puppetry
Magic : Types of conjuring : Table and stage magic ; Mechanical magic and sleight-of-hand ; Books about magic ; Organizations of magicians ; Using magic ; Patter and presentation. Magic tricks : Book telepathy ; Riddle trick ; Prediction pencil ; A word from Smokey the Bear ; A proverb trick ; The four thieves ; Television versus books ; The dove pan. References: magic ; Fiction about magic for storytellers
Music : Music in multimedia ; Presentations : A storyhour theme ; Settling down music ; Singing ; Making up songs ; To the nonmusical ; Dance ; Field trips ; Homemade rhythm instruments. References: stories with rhythmic phrases ; Songs to use with rhythm instruments : Using picture-book versions of songs. Songs to sing ; Bibliography of music in the storyhour
Programs : Preschool and primary programs : Planning and production ; Introducing the program and follow-up activities ; Program content ; Picture books ; Bibliography of picture books for preschool and primary children : Stories ; Multimedia storytelling ; Finger plays and action rhymes. Bibliography: more fingerplays : Fold-and-cut stories. References: more papercraft ideas
Programs for the intermediate grades : Storytelling for the middle graders ; Participation programs ; Media and the intermediate grades
The young adult program : Book talk programs : Teaser ; Introducing one book ; Introducing several books ; Putting a book talk program together ; Activity
Programs for parents and other adults : Planning programs for parents : Programs for parents and other adults - a few ideas ; Still more ideas ; Adult storytelling
Activity programs : Sample programs ; Baths ; Books to exhibit (bibliography) : Activity. Beads : Activity. Many moons : Tell. Books to exhibit (bibliography) : Activity. Witches : Tell. Books to exhibit (bibliography) : Activities. Fashion : Tell ; Introduction ; Activities. References to exhibit (bibliography) : Favor
Book parties : Placecards and placemats ; Book decorations to look at or eat : Baker's clay decorations ; Ethel's book cookies. Book and food tie-in ; Poetry suggests food too
Creative dramatics : Starting at the end ; Acting out a story ; Continue at the beginning : The senses ; Taste ; Smell ; Touch. Books about touch : Sound. Books that explore sound : Sight. Books that are visual games ; Books that explore color ; Books that explore color and composition ; Pantomime ; Animal bag ; Charades ; Improvisation ; Audience ; Evaluation ; Prop box and costume box ; Books to use for creative dramatics : References ; Adult references.
