Storyteller Harlynne Geisler
http://storyteller.swiftsite.com
858-569-9399 storybag[a]juno.com
Storytelling in San Diego, Southern California, and the World
Especially Storytelling School Assemblies in San Diego County

After explaining what how-and-why stories are, Harlynne Geisler will tell a few examples. Classroom exercise: workshop participants will create an explanation, i.e., story, from the titles of actual folktales. Concerts and workshops also available on “Folktales from Around the World.” In the folktales workshop Harlynne Geisler explains what a reversal-of-fortune story is, etc.


HARLYNNE GEISLER HAS CONDUCTED THESE WORKSHOPS:

The How and Why of Pourquoi Folk Tales California Media and Library Educators Association conference
The How and Why of Pourquoi Folktales 13th Annual Southern California Storyswapping Festival
An Encounter with Folk Tales and Myths Friends of Jung
Exploring Stories from Other Cultures University of San Diego
Folktale Roots in Europe University of San Diego
Folktales from Around the World 300 workshops given for Gifted and Talented Education students in grades K-6


WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT HARLYNNE GEISLER'S WORKSHOPS:

The children enjoyed your stories so much. They all said they were going to visit the 398 section of the library the next time they go! What a super time we had listening to you. R. C., Teacher, Carson School

Thank you for telling use those folktales. I liked them so mutch that ive toled my mom and my Dad and my grandma's and my grandpa. Once again thank you. your friend, Amanda, third grade, Sessions School [spelling & grammar unchanged]

Loved the way you used your hands, facial expression, and movement to transmit your story. M. C., Humanities Resource Teacher

I enjoyed your presentation very much and felt that I can use your great ideas in my third grade classroom. I especially liked your idea of having us experience making up a "How & Why" story in a small group and sharing. B. R., Teacher

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HARLYNNE'S WORKSHOPS
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