The Story Stream
Recommended Size 10 - 40
Language Tamil, English, Mandarin, Malay
Programme Format Digital
Cost $0.00 Per student
Primary Art Form - Sub-Genre Literary Arts - Storytelling
Student Profile Primary Lower, Primary Middle, Primary Upper, Secondary Lower, Secondary Upper
Secondary Art Form - Sub-Genre -
Venue (where applicable)
Programme Synopsis Story Stream is a storytelling programme delivered digitally via short (7 - 15 minutes) pre-recorded videos. Each story is categorised as appropriate in one or more age-groups: pre-school, lower primary, upper primary and secondary. Story Stream features mostly traditional Asian value stories told by seven of Singapore’s most experienced storytellers: Jumaini Ariff, Roger Jenkins, Rani Kanna, Karen Lee, Kalah Rajesh, Sheila Wee and Wong Swee Yean. This is a unique artistic collaboration which enables you to draw on the expertise of a diverse team of talented tellers, exposing your students to the rich variety of ways in which a story can be told - sometimes with puppets, props, pictures, music, songs, gestures and mime - and sometimes by simply compelling telling direct to camera While on site performance offers exceptional interactive opportunities, the Story Stream offers a highly customisable, convenient and cost-effective alternative. Teachers can schedule a story session to suit their own class schedules, while addressing specific values, themes or curriculum connections that are relevant to their students development. The power of the close-up can make for a more engaging experience than being sat at the back of the Hall with 500 other students with facial expressions clearly visible etc- and in the relative intimacy of the classroom there is room for follow-up discussion and activity. All the Story Stream videos come with a downloadable Teacher's resource pdf with suggestions for trigger questions and activities. The Story Stream has a large and growing catalogue of content. As of May 2022, Story Stream has 43 stories suited for pre-school; 79 (lower primary) 73 (upper primary) and 44 (secondary) Every story has a free 60-second trailer and the Search panel offers over 70 different tags (from Art, Bullying, Co-operation to Tolerance, Unity, Young Hero) to help you find a relevant story theme. Visit www.storystream.com.sg to browse the catalogue. Pricing: Given the digital nature of this service, pricing is $10 per class view. If 10 classes watch - either at the same time or individually at their own convenience - the fee is 10 x $10. For teachers who wish to use stories told in Mother Tongue classes - and we have stories told in Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, the fee is $30 per class per video, but this package provides 4 views of the same story to enable students to listen to and practice the language. Note there also stories told bilingually (English plus a Mother Tongue) as well as some stories incorporating sign language that feature Gophi Nathan, a hearing-impaired actor/storyteller (who is also voiced by Roger Jenkins in these stories)
Focus Areas Appreciate Arts & Culture, Articulate Thoughts & Ideas
Point of Emphasis Not applicable
Lesson Goal #1 To use a story to convey an abstract value in a concrete and relatable way that inspires the students to reflect upon it.
Lesson Goal #2 To demonstrate the power of oral storytelling as an art form, using an appropriate technique to engage the audience.
This programme is by digital delivery. The school will receive a passcode with the number of views requested (plus several complimentary to allow teachers to test run the video and to preview it)
The Tote Board Arts Grant was introduced in 1995 to
encourage the development of a vibrant arts culture in schools, and to promote
arts appreciation amongst students.
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receive the Arts Grant. Schools may use the grant to subsidise the purchase of
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- Cost of programme
- Class size
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Promoting Mr Jenkins services (& independent artists as required), in Storytelling, Puppetry, Creative Writing, Poetry & Reader's Theatre. Given his theatre experience, he also offers Improvisation & Mask training. Sessions can be live, live via zoom, or pre-recorded on www.storystream.com.sg
Roger Jenkins 91761449 email@example.com Visit provider page
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