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HOW IT WORKS A trained Navajo TSP Facilitator dressed in a colorful "story coat" visits early childhood centers and pre-K-6 classrooms throughout the school year. The facilitator reads stories aloud, and introduces new vocabulary in Diné Bizaad, English and sign language. As the young listeners get restless, she leads them in fun, specially designed TSP exercises. The What's in a Story creative approach engages children deeply and invites curiosity, enthusiasm, interaction and self-reflection. QUOTES FROM WHAT'S IN A STORY TEACHERS "With my students, I was also engaged in the story and enjoyed the exercises..." "Loved the implementation of Navajo words and sign language..." "The [...]

WORDS OF SHEILA GOLDTOOTH, NAVAJO MEDICINE WOMAN "When you see the glimmer of hope and joy on the faces of the mothers, grandmothers, daughters and children, you see how we have inspired them to know they are important and how to be resilient.” STRENGTHENING HEARTS & MINDS A Rainbow Bridge Initiative WAYS TO CULTIVATE WHOLENESS IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYDAY LIFE THROUGH TRADITIONAL HEALING PRACTICES, HOLISTIC SELF-CARE, AND COMMUNICATION BUILDING. The Storydancer Project’s (TSP) program Strengthening Hearts & Minds Initiative, is a multilingual program for Navajo and rural mothers facing depression and historical trauma. We are reaching more mothers through our non-profit partners in [...]