Assemblies, Writing Workshops, Author Visits and Thematic Programs

These are some of the programs we are currently offering. If you have something in mind that you don’t see, please contact Beth Hellman. We take requests!

Inspiring Students to Write… A Video Recommendation

April 1, 2012

In Mark’s writing workshops, students learn to create and structure stories. The size of the workshop varies based on the school. This recommendation was made by a teacher  during a break at a recent two-day residency series at the Bakie School in NH.

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Video – How Paul Bunyan Met Babe the Blue Ox

February 14, 2012

Recorded at the Martin Luther King Elementary School, Providence, RI before a Fourth Grade Audience. This is my version of the classic story. I’ve always wondered whether the old timer’s evaluation of Paul’s intellect might be a little “socially incorrect” these days.

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Stories for Peace during Catholic School Week

February 8, 2012

Mark recently presented his Stories for Peace program at several schools during Catholic School week. Here’s the glowing recommendation one principal had…

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Visit Chelm, the village of wise fools…

January 6, 2012

Mark Binder has been writing and telling stories from the village of Chelm for decades. You’ll meet the tailor and the baker and the merchant and of course the famous Rabbi Kibbitz and his wife Channah Chaipul (she kept her name, which is a story in itself…). His work is tailored to suit the age [...]

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Omakase

January 6, 2012

Comedy stories from many cultures. Enjoy tales from around the world that will make you laugh. Award-winning author Mark Binder has prepared a selection of fine and funny fables and yarns for listeners of all ages. What stories do you need to hear? The Japanese principal of Omakase is what happens when you sit at [...]

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It Ate My Sister on a Dark and Stormy Night… Spooky Stories – for Halloween, Campfires and Fun

January 6, 2012

Wanna jump? Laugh? Feel a shiver up and down your spine? Mark Binder’s spooky stories are a blend of comedy, tall tale, with a dash of age-appropriate* horror. In concert as a live performer at schools, festivals, theaters and libraries, Mark captures rooms full of teens, scouts, students, teachers and families and keeps them riveted [...]

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Stories for Peace – resolving conflicts / handling bullies

January 6, 2012

The Program The Book What are the consequences of violence? “Mark proved to be an excellent choice for our yearly author visit. His stories were fresh, original, amusing and, at times, heartwarming.” Can problems be solved peacefully? How can we handle bullies? There are alternatives… Mark Binder’s program, “Stories for Peace” offers students and people [...]

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A Holiday Present! (the album and the show)

January 6, 2012

Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Diwali, Solstice and the New Years… for families and groups of any and all ages   The Show… “Mark Binder does a really fun December Holiday show which incorporates all the holidays along with twists on fairy tales and some music. We had him last year and the families had a [...]

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Eureka! Workshops and Science and Math Stories

January 6, 2012

Note: The Eureka Stories Programs are presented by special arrangement only. If you’re interested, please call us at (401) 272-8707. Eureka! Breakthrough Workshop for Educators How can telling and listening to stories change the way your students learn? This workshop trains teachers on the basics of the Eureka! process. Developing Eureka! Stories — Teacher Workshop [...]

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