Storybox Playlist: What Is May Day?
Ancient May Day comes from the Celtic start of summer, when communities drove their cattle to the summer pastures. Modern May Day is a day of protest for better labor conditions. What is the connection? Here are some stories that look into it.
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May Day
It’s May Day, and all Martin wants to do is join the big kids in the Maypole dance. Will he be brave enough?
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Month Five: Service Sneaks
A Day of Rest challenge: all four members of the family want to do different things. They are inspired to enjoy being “service…
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Iowa: The Farmer’s Holiday
In this story based in Iowa, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.
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Fire Fairies
Nani’s house burns down and Miriam is afraid that fire may happen again. It takes the work of fairies to help her appreciate…
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Utah: Eyes of the Earth
In this story based in Utah, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.
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About the authors
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David Sewell McCann
Story SpinnerDavid Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.
