Residencies can vary in length, ranging from a few days to several weeks. In addition to performances, Storyteller Tim Lowry teaches thematic units covering educational standards in social studies, language arts, and performing arts.
Civil War Soldier's Camp Visit with
the soldiers as they lighten the mood of their grim reality with
stories around the camp fire. Look into a typical soldier's haversack
and learn how it was used.
Clara Barton, Founder of the American
Red Cross This residency tells the story of Clara Barton's efforts as
a nurse during the Civil War. Major battles of the War Between the
States are chronicled through the eyes of soldiers as young as 12 years
old. This residency also becomes a service learning event partnering
with the American Red Cross and has a strong writing component.
Francis Marion and the American
Revolution Targeting 3rd grade history, this residency highlights the
bravery and dedication of the famous Revolutionary War hero known as
the Swamp Fox.
Great American West Learn about
several cowboys names Bill: Wild Bill Hickock, Bill Picket, the Dusky
Demon, and the great tall tale character, Pecos Bill.
How to Become a Storyteller/Storywriter Great for all ages! Learn how to break a story down into beginning,
middle, and end and tell a great tale.
Immigration (based on the book Bridge to America by Linda Glaser) This
residency tells the gripping story of Fivel, an immigrant boy from Poland,
and the events that brought his family to America. It contains daily
mini-lessons about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
International Folk Tales Tim tells a great variety of stories from around the world. Contact him to tailor the residency to suit your curriculum.
Storytelling for the Beginning Reader This residency helps young readers tell a story using visual aids.
A Walk Through South Carolina History Follow the history of SC through early colonial days, slave life, the
Ante Bellum period, the early 20th century, ending with an election of
government officials and passage of a bill declaring the new official
SC folk tale.
World War II Radio Hour History comes alive as Tim tells the war front story of a WWII soldier. Students get in on the action by producing a radio show complete with commercials. Expressive reading is emphasized as students read character parts. Sound effects are created using found objects.