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Folk Tales with a Twist(TM)

Story and Movement programming for children ages 5-9 that: exercises mind and body; explores other cultures and perspectives; embraces diversity; embodies universal life lessons; enriches character and values

Story and Movement programming for children ages 5-9 that
• Exercises mind and body
• Explores other cultures and perspectives
• Embraces diversity
• Embodies universal life lessons
• Enriches character and values

1) Three Friends and a Wolf
Inspired by Lon Po Po and Little Red Riding Hood, this version highlights the Chinese culture and teaches about Teamwork.


2) The Warrior and the Wise Man
A Japanese Folk tale about the 5 eternal elements (Fire, Water, Earth, Wind/Air and Clouds) that celebrates life and the connection of all living things.

3) The Musicians of Bremen
A German Folk Tale about how one often needlessly fears what one just doesn’t yet know.

4) The Beautiful Cockroach
A Cuban Folk Tale that proves you can't judge a book by its cover, or the character of a person by their physical beauty.

5) The Princess's Tear
An Indian Folk Tale about a fearful and confused girl who finds the strength and courage in her heart to help her loved ones and forgive those who wronged her.

6) Anansi the Spider
A popular, West African story , Anasi is a 'trickster' figure - clever, cunning, sometimes mischievous, like Brer Rabbit in America, who uses his wits to make up for what he lacks in size and strength, is (the stories later came with slaves to the Caribbean islands.).

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