Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

Today T-y and his class had a field trip to the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. I was lucky enough to be one of the chaperons. I took T-y, Taylor, and Lawry with me to the festival.

The first storyteller was Kim Weitkamp. She told her story so well that I able to imagine myself flying on a sled as she told the story.

The second storyteller was a 2nd grade student from a local elementary school. Her story was about her families nightly ritual. She was very animated and told a great story. Really made me laugh.

The third storyteller, Antonia Rocha, was my favorite. He included his extensive mime experience in his story. This really made the story come alive. He involved the kids in his story and that made them pay attention. In fact, he recently released a DVD that won "Parents Choice Gold Award for 2008". He did a mime impression of blowing up a balloon that had all the kids standing up to see if he was really floating away. It was unreal.

The final storyteller was none other then the Grammy award-winning performer Bill Harley. He sang a song that involved the kids learning some sign language and asked them to sing along. Yes. I sang and it was amazing. That was a blast. He even taught the kids how to sign "I have to p".

It was such a great time. If you haven't ever been to the Festival, then get off you butt and go!

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Re: Timpanogos Storytelling Festival I totally agree. I was very surprised, and impressed. Antonio was my fav. too. Thanks for posting a link to his DVD, it's going on my Christmas wish list. :: Comment posted by Annette on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:47 [Respond to this comment]

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