HOW IT WORKS
A trained Navajo TSP Facilitator dressed in a colorful “story coat” visits early childhood centers and pre-K-6 classrooms throughout the school year. The facilitator reads stories aloud, and introduces new vocabulary in Diné Bizaad, English and sign language. As the young listeners get restless, she leads them in fun, specially designed TSP exercises. The What’s in a Story creative approach engages children deeply and invites curiosity, enthusiasm, interaction and self-reflection.
QUOTES FROM WHAT’S IN A STORY TEACHERS
“With my students, I was also engaged in the story and enjoyed the exercises…”
“Loved the implementation of Navajo words and sign language…”
“The stories read aloud develop their love for reading…”
“Gave the students a positive feeling about themselves…”
“Please impact the native children with WIS all over the Nation… Loved it!”
WHAT’S IN A STORY
OVER THE RAINBOW INITIATIVE PROGRAM
SERVING NEW MEXICO NAVAJO NATION
SCHOOLS, STUDENTS & EDUCATORS
FOR OVER 10 YEARS
ADAPTIVE AND HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATIVE SELF-CARE
ADDRESSING LITERACY, SELF-CARE, AND HISTORICAL TRAUMA
OUR 2025 GOAL IS TO REACH MORE SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS IN
OUTLYING COMMUNITIES AND TRAIN ADDITIONAL NAVAJO FACILITATORS
~ SUPPORT THIS WONDERFUL WORK TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
~ TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
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