Storyteller Katie Knutson

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,120
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
April 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Chisago
Chisago
Project Overview
Storyteller Kate Knutson provided a three day residency to 5th grade students at the Wyoming Elementary School on January 29, February 5 and February 12, 2014. Twelve sessions were held.
Project Details
105 children attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,120
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$3,120
Administration costs
$80
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.05
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

5th graders will learn about the background, the basics, the importance and the art of storytelling.

Measurable Outcome(s)

99% of the 5th graders surveyed enjoyed the storytelling lesson, but only 13% said they wanted to become a professional storyteller. The student's comments about what they learned about storytelling included: You have to practice to get it perfect; I learned to speak loud when telling a story and use all of your body parts; I learned that you can make a storyboard to remember a story better.

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library, Wyoming Elementary School

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008
Phone
(763)689-7390
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200