Storytelling for Children

Move and Groove to the Rhythms of Stories!

Anna’s approach to storytelling incorporates movement and rhythm to delight and instruct children.  Drawing from traditional tales to more modern stories, every story includes the audience to create a deeply engaging and fun experience. Anna creates unique and age-appropriate programming to respond to your needs! See below for Storytelling Programming ideas. 

• Libraries, childcare programs, schools, children’s hospitals, and community nonprofits hire Anna to provide a one-time performance, a series, or a residency.  Anna does special events and parties too! Contact Anna to inquire, or to book her for a storytelling event.

• Workshops for Adults! Storytelling is a powerful strategy to promote children’s reading and early literacy skills.  Anna leads workshops for schools, parenting groups, local colleges, and educator conferences to deepen adults’ story-sharing skills. Click here…

Storytelling Programming:

A program can be designed to meet your needs. Storytelling programs typically run for 30-45 minutes.  Contact Anna about rates.

• Move and Groove to Storytelling (For children 0–5 years)
  Clap your hands, stomp your feet, feel the rhythm of the storytelling beat.  An interactive storytelling session filled with rhythmic stories and songs to engage and delight participants.

• Sing-Along (For children 2–4 years)
  Rhythmic stories and singing tales that engage active toddlers and preschoolers.

• Funny Folktales (For children 3–6 years)
  Funny versions of old favorites with lots of audience engagement. 

• Girls Rock! (For children 5–8 years) 
  True stories and modern versions of fairytales.

• Why Me? (Stories for children 4–8 years)
  Turning challenging moments (bullying, bias, loss) into new discoveries and change.

• Picture Books off the Page (For children 4–8 years)
  Favorite stories brought to life.

• Heroes and Heroines (For children 6–8 years)
  Modern tales to inspire bravery and courage.

• Halloween Favorites (For children 4–8 years)
  Mildly spooky stories to keep children on their toes.