Rooted in Story Program Schedule: Aug. 21-Oct. 9 This class will meet weekly on Fridays from 9-10 a.m. Recommended Ages: K-2nd grades This class is limited to six students. Cost: Free, with optional donation Rooted in Story is Sunflower Learning Community’s weekly story time for emerging readers. It brings the magic of stories from cultures around the world into our very own classroom. Each week, students will hear, draw and act out short stories while exploring themes of character, values, ideals and ways of living. Through rich storytelling, students develop imagination, empathy and cultural awareness. Participants will: Build key early-literacy skills through active listening, story retelling and phonological awareness. Engage with classic nursery rhymes and poetry. Strengthen comprehension and creativity through drawing and dramatic storytelling activities. This program nurtures empathy, cultural awareness and a lifelong love of stories. Meet the program instructor: Darby Breaux-Vickers Darby Breaux-Vickers of Sunflower Learning Community has engaged with children for more than 10 years and recently completed a Master of the Arts in Religious Studies. Darby is passionate about engaging students in impactful and immersive learning experiences for her students to promote cultural literacy and respect for diversity. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are agreeing to our participant release, participant policies, and social contract.Sign in or register today to become a member of Learning Lab Wichita and receive discounted program and event opportunities!
Rooted in Story
Program Schedule: Aug. 21-Oct. 9
This class will meet weekly on Fridays from 9-10 a.m.
Recommended Ages: K-2nd grades
This class is limited to six students.
Cost: Free, with optional donation
Rooted in Story is Sunflower Learning Community’s weekly story time for emerging readers. It brings the magic of stories from cultures around the world into our very own classroom. Each week, students will hear, draw and act out short stories while exploring themes of character, values, ideals and ways of living. Through rich storytelling, students develop imagination, empathy and cultural awareness.
Participants will:
- Build key early-literacy skills through active listening, story retelling and phonological awareness.
- Engage with classic nursery rhymes and poetry.
- Strengthen comprehension and creativity through drawing and dramatic storytelling activities.
This program nurtures empathy, cultural awareness and a lifelong love of stories.
Meet the program instructor: Darby Breaux-Vickers
Darby Breaux-Vickers of Sunflower Learning Community has engaged with children for more than 10 years and recently completed a Master of the Arts in Religious Studies. Darby is passionate about engaging students in impactful and immersive learning experiences for her students to promote cultural literacy and respect for diversity.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are agreeing to our participant release, participant policies, and social contract.
Sign in or register today to become a member of Learning Lab Wichita and receive discounted program and event opportunities!