Greg Rodgers - Programs

Other than being just plain fun, these stories are designed to engage young listeners with frequent repeated gestures and phrases for the students to mimic. Once the children become involved in the stories, almost as if by "accident," they will strengthen skills associated with Language Arts, Music, and Social Studies. They will even learn a few Choctaw words. Each program is specifically arranged in accordance with age-appropriate state curriculum guidelines (ie PASS or TEKS). Greg's multicultural story sessions are aften closed with a "jam session" in which a handful of students are invited to play along with the flute on Greg's drum and rattles.

A list of stories for this group includes:

How Rabbit Lost His Tail                               First Robin
Grandmother Spider Gets the Fire                  Coyote and the Rock
Mud Pony

Greg's storytelling sessions are multi-cultural demonstrations including, traditional Choctaw (and other American Indian) stories, songs, chants, flute , and drum. Additionally, stories from Eastern Europe and Anglo-American backgrounds are woven into the experience.

The stories told for this age group have more complex storylines and deeper cultural understandings. The importance of oral coomunication skills is becoming increasingly apparent in educational environments. While employing tried and true literary and performance techniques, the stories also teach lessons of common values and character. In addition, students will enhance analytical, creativity, and comprehension skills. These sessions are also closed with a "jam session" in which selected students are invited to play along with the flute on Greg's drum and rattles.

A list of stories includes:

Giddy Up Wolf                                               Raven Mockers
The Gift of Tanchi                                          Obediant Jack
Ghost Dog                                                      Wiley and the Hairy Man

A list of stories includes:

Cyrus Hotubbi                                                 Harriet's Burden
Sheriff Jim Darneal                                         Solomon Hotema
Save the Parking Lots                                      Family Foundations
Jack Henry and the Owl                                    One Rock At A Time