Wherever you are in the world, come on in and explore this page (and the whole website). At Crack-A-Story we are one diverse and friendly community that is bonded by storytelling and literacy. We encourage you to discover people and places that are far away from you; let’s learn from one another. If you want to make recommendations about how we can help you, please contact us.
Hello India, and every where else too. Did you know the most simple objects in our lives are often taken for granted? Yet, they can have immense power? Have a look at this clip and try the exercise. Go on, you’ll have a ball doing it!
Hello Botswana! If you are not from this country, do you know what someone from Botswana is called? You might be surprised. Here’s a different word exercise.
Words can be very powerful. They can help us make meaning of our lives and our cultures. ‘Maru-a-Pula’ is a beautiful example.
Hello England! You are the home of Shakespeare, Dickens, Bronte, and many other extraordinary storytellers. In England, there is never a shortage of ideas for stories, and here’s a tip…watch this film clip.
No matter where we are, we can learn so much from ‘absorbing’ what is around us. Connection is important in writing, storytelling, and communication. Why not try this ‘training’ exercise?
Hello The Netherlands! What do you know about this incredible country? Firstly, why not do some research about how much of this European country lies below sea level? And have you heard of the names Tasman, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt? Check them out. And while you’re at it, what are you like at dancing? It might take you hundreds of years to dance like some famous Dutch characters. See for yourself in this film clip.
