Discusses methods of storytelling, and encourages the storyteller to think on their feet, by using facial expressions, voice control, timing, hand movements, style, imagery, and other details that enhance a tale-telling session

Product Description: Lipman outlines his basic coaching principles, guideines for emotional safety, the four primary obstacles to success, and suggestions for overcoming them. Contents:Foreword by Jay O'Callahan Coaching Principles A Structure for Coaching Coaching to Overcome the Obstacles The First Obstacle: Lack of Information The Second Obstacle: Needing More Experience of the Story The Third Obstacle: Misdirected Effort The Fourth Obstacle: Emotional Blocks Finding the Key Obstacle Coaching in the Classroom Taking Coaching to the Worl...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Of course you want to help students master communication, learn about language, and practice thinking skills--but with storytelling games? Yes you can, and easily, with the expert guidance of professional storyteller and educator Doug Lipman...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Songs representing the African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and Euramerican cultures are accompanied by games and movement activities

Product Description: These six folktales present stories of men who provide nurturance and strength. This much needed collection fills a gap in the world of images for men today, images other than that of Prince Charming or the competitive and often violent man...read more

Product Description: On Folktales of Strong Women, Doug has unearthed and reassembled five tales of women--from young girl to crone to immortal death--from Mexico, Africa, Poland, Israel, and Vietnam. Each story presents a vital and entertaining image of a woman who takes command of her life...read more