“...There was a group of preschool children in Keansburg, NJ, who were visited by a storyteller.  Her name was Ms. Ellen.  At first, they were unsure of her and hesitant to participate in her stories.  But as time passed, and stories were told, the children became comfortable, and soon eagerly awaited her weekly visits.  The stories touched the children’s minds and hearts, and became a part of who they are.  As the children prepared to leave their preschool class, their teachers felt sure they would carry their love of stories with them.” ~ Carolyn Hazeldine 

Story Time with Ms. Ellen is designed for Preschool classrooms.  On a weekly or bi-weekly schedule, Ellen will come into the classroom for a half-hour session during which she will tell a classic story from the world’s folk traditions.  Each session includes an “Hello” activity, a guessing game, a story, and an active participatory activity that complements the story.  At the end of the school year, the children will have an expansive repertoire of stories and story motifs in their minds.