Stories particularly suited to classrooms include an echo story, a story to illustrate with simple drawing, Godly Play-type stories, gentle Waldorf tales, one story in Spanish, and more
Illustration by Wendy Edelson, from A Baker's Dozen Used by permission
The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale, retold by Aaron Shepard, adapted for storytelling by the author, from the beautifully illustrated picture book published by Atheneum, New York, 1995.This early American Dutch Colonial folk tale is intended for children ages 5 and up; the retelling takes 6 minutes. Theme: generosity. The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale, retold by Aaron Shephard, adapted for reader's theater by the author, from the picture book published by Atheneum, New York, 1995. Reading level is for grades 3-7 with readers age 6+; time, 6 minutes. Script may be freely copied, shared, and performed for any educational, noncommercial purpose. Five St. Nicholas stories from Saint Nicholas the Wonder-Worker by Anne Neuberger, Our Sunday Visitor. Five of the eighteen stories from this book that has other helpful suggestions for teachers.
