Treasures from Europe: Stories and Classroom Activities (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781563089633)

This fabulous collection of nine European folktales, presented by well-known storytellers with European roots, makes a perfect teaching tool to help educators, librarians, and storytellers acquaint students with different European countries and cultures. These stories, along with an abundance of related classroom activities, will allow students to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of European values, customs, and cultural elements.

Each story is accompanied by background information about the contributor, discussion questions, and numerous related follow-up activities that are easily adaptable to different levels and learning environments. There are also reproducible pages for student use, as well as information about the country and its people, a brief historical background, a glossary where applicable, and resources for further study. A valuable teaching tool and timesaver, this book is an excellent vehicle for cultural exploration in classrooms or with listening audiences.

Author: Flora Joy
ISBN-10: 1563089637
ISBN-13: 9781563089633
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 05/30/2003
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 11.08h x 8.46w x 0.45d