Tiny Toy Tales

**ECP Credit Available** Tired of the same old read-aloud routines? Ready to reimagine literacy through the power of the arts? Tiny Toy Tales transforms beloved children’s literature into immersive, arts-integrated storytelling experiences that ignite imagination and deepen comprehension. Using familiar titles stories are thoughtfully adapted into dynamic performances using tiny toys, handcrafted props, and visual tableaux. In this workshop, participants will observe a Tiny Toy Tale, receive the materials to make their own, and have time to assemble it! Come ready to create, collaborate, and bring stories to life—one tiny prop at a time! Learning outcomes: Participants will be able to design and construct an arts-integrated storytelling experience using miniature props and visual tableaux. Participants will analyze how arts-based adaptations of children’s literature can enhance student engagement and comprehension. Participants will apply creative storytelling techniques to transform familiar texts into interactive, performance-based literacy activities.