Springs of Friendship

On this very special day, I would like to share with you all some of my favourite quotes taken from a little and tremendously powerful book called Springs of Frienship.

I trully hope you can enjoy them and share them so that they fill your hearts and souls, as well as those of your friends.

So long!

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.

Aristotle

If I should meet thee after long years, how should I greet thee?

With silence and tears.

Lord Byron

A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Of all the gifts that a wise providence

grants us to make life full and happy

FRIENDSHIP

is the most beautiful.

Epicurus

One can do without people,

but one has need of a friend.

Chinese Wisdom

Friendship and loyalty are in an identity

of souls seldom found on earth.

The only really lasting and valuable friendship

is between people of a similar nature.

Mahatma Gandhi

It is not a lack of love,

but a lack of friendship

that makes unhappy marriages.

Nietzsche

Friendship is the shadow at evening,

it grows until the sun of life sets.

Jean de Lafontaine

Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship,

and it is by far the best ending for one.

Oscar Wilde

Hot chocolate and Stories at Dynamic English Centre

Last week I held a very cozy session, full of stories, hot chocolate and other yummy goodies to Welcome Winter, at Dynamic English Centre in Belgrano.

We read, heard, danced and enjoyed stories in a nice warm circle, with kids and parents.

I want to thank all the students and families from Dynamic who were present at the event, Miss Nuria, helpful Esther, and Prof Romina Muse, head and director of the institute, for making this event possible and for her on-going support.

Thank you all and enjoy winter!

So long!

Story Fields at Lenguas Vivas

Last Monday I was very glad and honoured to hold a new storytelling session at "the Lenguas."

I shared some of my favourite stories, together with some storytelling tips, with all the students and teacher of "Children's Literature," a subject taught at the Profesorado de Ingles, of which I am currently an "adscripta."

I want to thank Prof. Griselda Beacon and all her students for joining in the magic and power of stories, for their support and help every Monday, and for becoming kids again and enjoying the stories so much.

See you all real soon!

So long!

Story Fields at Children's School

For the second year running I was warmly welcomed by Children's School community two weeks ago, as part of their yearly book fair, which this year was called: Stories around the World.

I shared some very nice stories to illustrate the topic of this year's fair, with students from 1st to 7th grade. We enjoyed two lovely afternoons together, and it was great to be greeted by familiar faces!

All the kids who met me last year remembered me, my toys and my stories! Some of them even remembered some of the lines from the stories and went as far as to ask for a replay of their favourite one from last year! Fantastic!

I want to thank the whole community for their trust, support, warmth and cooperation. First and foremost, the kids, who were absolutely amazing; the English Coordinator, Marcia Kent, who was, as usual, extremely helpful and nice; all the teachers who shared the sessions with me and their students, for their support, engagement and help; and the technicians who helped me have everything ready.

All in all, thank you Children's School for a lovely storytelling experience!

So long!

Story Fields at ABS I teach kids!

I am glad to share with you that this weekend Story Fields was part of ABS First Conference devoted, exclusively, to Teaching English to Young Learners: I teach kids!

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I arrived on Friday and was, as usual, welcomed by Laura Lewin, Miguel and the whole of ABS staff. Everyone was extremely helpful and made my stay there a real pleasure.

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On Friday I shared "The Magic and Power of Storytelling" together with a very enthusiastic and inspiring audience. And on Saturday I shared, together with Maria Marta Suarez, from ALL, "Dancing Stories with Kids," where we danced, sang and had lots of fun with a very participative audience. After that, with the support and help of Karina Gimenez from Reading Thinks and Alejandra from Peek-a-Book, I shared "Hot chocolate and Stories" with a lovely and warm audience.

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A big THANK YOU to all the people who made this possible, and especially to all the wonderful participants who joined in with me, listened to me, played along, took photos, asked questions and shared comments.

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Thank you all and see you around!

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So long!

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Stories sleep on Stars

Did you know?

Stories sleep upon the stars above us.

All we have to do is call them,

so that they join us down here,

and we can play together.

So long!

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16º Encuentro Internacional De Narracion Oral

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Last weekend, I was glad to take part in this important event within the context of the Feria del Libro de Buenos Aires.

We were visited by storytellers from all over the country and the world: Spain, Canada, Ghana, Mexico, among others.

All these wonderful "cuenteros" came to our country to share some of their favourite stories with us.

It was an inspiring and insightful event, full of stories, songs and words. Thnak you all!

So long!