Storytelling Programs...

"Miss Jane's" Story Programs

• Excellent springboards into units of study
• Students have a shared experience regardless of their learning ability
• Students are actively involved in the program through their imagination

"Miss Jane, Miss Jane, look who has come to hear your stories. We are thrilled to be a part of the Friday afternoon activities."

I turned to see a group of special education students sitting confidently with their teachers.

I had shared stories with these students for over three years in primary school.

All of a sudden I was glad I had accepted the job of telling stories to 450 fourth and fifth graders in the gym on Friday afternoon after a pep rally!!!   

Jane Cunningham

• Taught Kindergarten and first grade in public school
• Taught 3, 4 and 5 year olds in preschool
• Employed for the past 5 years as the media specialist for Kindergarten through the eighth grade at Berry College Elementary School three days a week
• Has told stories in schools through out the Southeast for 12 years

Preschool Programs

Stories, songs, chants and fingerplays that I have collected and found successful with young children during my 30 years as a teacher, workshop leader and storyteller make-up my program for the young child.

"The three year olds were very responsive to Miss Jane's character voices.   Her stories were enjoyed so much the kids asked her to repeat many of the same ones each day."—Milissa, 18, Student Worker

First through Eighth Grade Programs

Original stories from my southern heritage, folktales, legends, and myths that I have developed during my 14 years as professional storyteller are carefully chosen for each group and woven into an age appropriate program.

"Jane Cunningham is a dynamic storyteller. She captivates her audience from the moment she begins. She uses a variety of styles to keep her audience interested. They interact with her stories and hang on to her every word. Her personality is energetic, loving, and captivating. Through her characterizations the children become so engrossed they become part of the story and take part as the characters develop. The children and the teachers always leave with a smile on their face."—Lynn Beaver, 2nd grade teacher, Midway School, Floyd County, GA

Stories and lesson plans provide enrichment in one of the following areas of study:

• Social Studies
• Language Arts
• The art of Storytelling
• Drug Awareness
• Informational Science

Professional Organizations

• National Storytelling Network
• Southern Order of Storytelling
• Seven Hills Storytellers