Once Upon a Time
By Daisy on July 26, 2022 10:04 am
I was the Storytime Lady at a bookstore-- and this reminds me of those times. The beginning declaration is getting all the kids settled on the floor and beginning to read to them while I pointed to the pictures. The children's faces would change as the story progressed. They would get soooo involved. It starts peacefully with a Nature/outdoors feel to it-- then whimsical and mischievous. The key changes represent the exciting part of the story; the meter change for two measures is the comedy and the recapitulation is the satisfying ending to the story. I enjoyed these Storytimes, and always had a cadre of rhythm instruments for the kids to play (especially shaky eggs) at various times in the story.
I often accompanied songs with my guitar and encouraged them to create drama with simple instruments. I do miss these Storytimes.
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