Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
Mister Jeff has been performing for and working with elementary children for several decades. An early pioneer of the storytelling tradition, Jeff began his journey learning from master tale spinner, Barbara Reed. In 1980 Barbara and Jeff formed the group DrumTales, performing throughout Connecticut, together. Jeff would go on to partner with teller Synia in Tales From The First World. He then formed the story group Teller and The Troubadour with Danny Hall.
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | None |
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Description
It seems that crocodile is most content being the sole owner of all the world's fire. He has no intention of sharing it with the other animals. The fire, which he holds captive in his belly, keeps him warm throughout the night and makes his soup hot and tasty.
AND NO, this fire?
HE WILL NOT SHARE!
In the telling of Crocodile's Fire, students see themselves in the age old story of greed. It's frustrating, it's real, but if one were to use intellect and resources, there may be a way turn the tables on greed and find justice.
AND NO, this fire?
HE WILL NOT SHARE!
In the telling of Crocodile's Fire, students see themselves in the age old story of greed. It's frustrating, it's real, but if one were to use intellect and resources, there may be a way turn the tables on greed and find justice.
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 | MISSION The mission of Higher Order Thinking Schools is to close the opportunity gap in Connecticut by providing a well-rounded education for all students in, about, and through the arts. | OUTCOMES Enriching School Culture | CONTACTS Christopher Eaves |