Early Childhood Professionals have learned from Ginger’s workshops…
Ginger has always brought in the most authentic and enjoyable experiences for our children, their families and our team. Her sincere nature and inspirational knowledge entices us to keep our valued connection with her through online training. Monica Ryan, Vivo Early Years Manager
It is a great workshop that explains how to but also why… Gingerbread Way Level 1 Participant
Our go-to training for early literacy storytimes and programs. Barb Longair, Manager of Children’s Services, Lethbridge Public Library
Hands down the most amazingly informative training I’ve done that will 100% improve facilitating my programs. Gingerbread Way Level 2 Participant
Our group got so much out of Ginger’s workshop that we had her come back a few months later to do a follow-up workshop! She has already made her mark on our programs as we now use many of her techniques in our story-telling. Lisa Hurrle, Early Literacy Coordinator
10/10 – recommend to anyone working with kids! Gingerbread Way Level 2 Participant
A wonderful workshop for learning the fundamentals of early literacy and story sharing with young children. Doreen Vanderstoop, Storyteller and Author
Great facilitator who loves sharing her passion. Gingerbread Way Level 1 Participant
I was nervous coming and wasn’t sure I could do oral storytelling but it really helped build my confidence and gave me many ideas that I felt I could do and feel comfortable with. Thank you. Charlene Fletcher
Students enjoy Ginger’s storytelling programs!
Ginger Mullen is magical; she has engaged my three year olds with her wonderful stories, for an incredible 45 minutes!!!” Ginger Mullen is magical; she has engaged my three year olds with her wonderful stories, for an incredible 45 minutes!!! Kerry Voisin, preschool teacher, Calgary
She is an engaging and talented teller … [who is] easily able to hold the attention of groups that include a broad variety of members.” D’Arcy Stainton, Librarian, Vancouver
The students in my Grade 3 class are always excited to see Ginger. Some of her stories have become favorites that must be repeated whenever she visits! The combination of story and audience participation always leaves the students wanting more.In the recent past, storytelling as an art diminished in favor of print and media, but the connections that can be made between storyteller, the development of the imagination and the audience make one wish for its resurgence. Ginger is filling that niche! Nora Grainger, grade 3 teacher, Calgary
Ginger’s work in our class deepened our understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, as she shared tales from across the globe. Students were engaged and enthusiastic during her visits and she was easy to collaborate with when planning for experiences that made connections across the curriculum. Ginger’s joy and passion for the art of storytelling is evident when working with students, and her influence inspired meaningful work even after she left our class. Chloe Grant, grade 4/5 teacher, Calgary
I have been working with Ginger Mullen throughout the 2015-2016 school year with great success. Ginger has offered her time, experience, and valuable oral storytelling resources to my grade 3/4 classroom at Beddington Heights school. She has a wide variety of stories each with their own lesson that are effectively presented to the audience and keep their attention. From her work, my class has developed many lessons, from how to and why we read with enthusiasm, expression, and emotion to exploring the deeper themes and morals expressed in the tales to even writing our own. She is a welcomed asset to education that provides a unique learning experience for all involved. Matthew Shackelton, grade 3/4 teacher, Calgary
Ginger Mullen gifted our class with her incredible oral story ability. She had the Kindergarten students hanging onto her every word. She was the first person to introduce this oral model of teaching and learning to our class. It required the learners to listen, visualize and imagine. Ginger was also training other storytellers. They practiced their oral story telling skill on the Kindergarten students too! Ginger included transitional movement games for the children which they requested for me to learn and do with them after Ginger left our classroom. We enjoyed the natural and engaging language experiences Ginger offered to all students. As a teacher it was inspirational to watch and try to emulate this special ability! Shaida Hassam, Kindergarten teacher, Calgary
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