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Welcome to "Stories 'n Stones"!
Since 2002, Experimental Archaeologist, Larry Kinsella, and his wife, Storyteller, Marilyn Kinsella (aka Taleypo, the Storyteller) have combined their talents to produce informative, entertaining, hands-on programs for schools, libraries, museums, and special events. In each of the programs, Marilyn starts with a story that has many of the objects that Larry has replicated and used as an experimental archaeologist. Then, Larry gives a short history and demonstrates the of uses of the stone tools and weapons. Marilyn concludes the program with another story related to the theme. A Question and Answer session follows each one-hour program. The programs are geared toward third grade thru Adult. However, with some adjustments, the Kinsella's have successfully given the program to K-2nd grades.
Comments: "What a wonderful addition to our seminar! What a team you are! Marilyn, you're an amazing storyteller! Having you here to begin the seminar, couldn't have been more perfect. Larry, your knowledge is captivating! Stories-N-Stones will be remembered by all." Golden Apple Conference at Pere Marquette.
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For a more detailed description of the programs below, click HERE
1. THE ORIGINAL STORY 'N STONES - Flyer Developed for the 2002 Summer Reading Program
 | STORIES 'N STONES TEACHER'S GUIDE |
2. STORIES 'N STONES ALONG THE EXPEDITION TRAIL - Flyer - Developed for the 2004 Summer Reading Program
| THE PIASA - the story |
| The PIASA - Study Guide |
| THE CORE OF RE-DISCOVERY - Study Guide |
3. BRINGING THE LIGHT - (no flyer) Stories of the sun and fire coupled with knowledge about how to make fire. Link no longer viable. Developed for the 2003 Summer Reading Program.
4. ISHI, THE LAST OF THE STONE-AGE SUPER HEROES and other programs for 2005
| ISHI POSTER |
| ISHI STUDY GUIDE |
5. SURVIVOR ON BOOK ISLAND (flyer for 2006) Stories about survival coupled with survival techniques.
6. TO WOODHENGE AND BEYOND - a look at the famous calendar made of wooden posts and stories about day/night and the seasons of the year...and more programs for 2007 summer reading.
| WOODHENGE POSTER |
| THE STUDY GUIDE |
| LEGEND OF THE RED CEDAR |
7. FROM LITTLE EGYPT TO BIG EGYPT - stories and stone writing and pictures are compared from Southern Illinois (called Little Egypt) to the Land of the Pharaohs (Big Egypt).
8. THE GAMES THE ANCIENT ONES PLAYED - after the story, "The Game Between the Birds and Animals, Larry demos the various game pieces that the Indians used and how they were made. The last story is a star legend about boys playing with atlatls and spears. If time and space allow, the audience will throw spears using the atlatl. Developed for the 2008 Summer Reading Program.
For a more detailed description of the programs above, click HERE
Elsenpeter Productions
Box 33
Barry, IL 62312
1/217-335-3338
Contact: markinsella19@hotmail.com
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