Now Wenaboozhoo had been watching all of this and decided to say something because he did not approve of the people hitting the rabbit even though he had done something wrong. Wenaboozhoo also decided from then on the wild roses would have thorns to protect them. The little rabbits never forgot they shouldn't overeat or take advantage of plants. These are just some of the many, many stories that can be told that also teach important lessons. Many stories can be found in the library.
Older people are a wonderful source of stories.
It is always good to tell where a story comes from and to make it fun for the children by asking questions and being dramatic. So now that the snow is here, try some stories. John Henry McMillen and Laurel Sanders, teachers with the Fond du Lac Tribal Schools, are masters of storytelling and weaving stories into their teaching. John Henry is the Ojibway Culture Teacher for Little Black Bear Elementary. Laurel is the K-12 Gifted and Talented Coordinator.