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 Reading Reflection 2 (Week 5) Me performing a puppet show version of Petunia by Roger Duvoisin. Program Planning      While telling a story to children may seem simple, a storytelling program requires proper planning and a bit of flexibility. According to the text Storytelling: Art and Technique , storytellers need to take the time to prepare multiple stories in anticipation of a mixed-aged audience and be capable of making adjustments depending on the participants that actually show up to attend the event (Greene et al., 2010). It is suggested, especially when working with a mixed-aged group, that you begin the storytelling event with a story that is suitable for the younger members of the audience to catch their attention, then you may proceed to a story that has more depth and meaning and is comprehensible by the entire group, lastly, you may end with a short story that targets the older audience is humorous or participatory to end your program on a lighter more ...

 Blog Share (Week 4): Storytelling and Reading Games Graphic created using Canva.      As an educator and future librarian, one of the best ways that I have found to learn more about the profession is through blogs. There are many currently practicing librarians and teachers out there that have thankfully decided to share some of their experiences with us through detailed blog postings so that we can all learn and grow together as professionals. The blog that I would like to share this week is called Staying Cool in the Library . This website is not only full of up-to-date blog posts, but they also offer free resources, resource bundles that can be purchased through Teachers Pay Teachers, and access to joining a Facebook group where you can participate in conversations with other librarians and educators in the field. This blog featured many articles that caught my attention, such as the use of graphic novels for visual storytelling and suggestions of ways to suppo...