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June 2021 | Issue 4

Storyteller Photography Show See photos taken by our Head Start class on display at Paseo Nuevo shopping center Food Literacy In Preschool (FLIP) The Foodbank returns to onsite learning at both Storyteller locations Donate Today! Sign up to give a monthly gift or make a one-time donation

Storyteller Children’s Center Preschool Photography Show

Head Start Preschool Photography Show Storyteller Children’s Center is showcasing the photography of our Head Start Children, ages 4 - 5 years old, at the Paseo Nuevo shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara. The photographs can be seen in the former Macy's window across from Tondi Gelato. The exhibition is the result of a curriculum created by teachers to instruct the children about memory, time, and reflection. The photos will be on display for one month and offer the local community a glimpse into Storyteller Children’s Center's approach to encouraging healthy life skills.   Each child was given a disposable camera and taught how to use a viewfinder, a wind advance, and flash. Then, the cameras were sent home for the children to record their daily lives; a learning activity meant to encourage the development of patience, observation, creativity, and inventiveness. All photos presented have been taken by the children from their perspective.  "There was so much joy amongst the children in learning a new method of taking pictures, and taking the cameras home was a wonderful opportunity for them to have self-directed expression without adult intervention," noted Teacher, Genezaret Cardoso. As opposed to the digital photography of today, the photos taken with the disposable cameras offer the unique beauty of an unedited moment in time.

This photography project and exhibition was made possible by:

Special thanks for additional support from:

Community Partner - Foodbank Resumes Onsite Food Literacy at Storyteller

FLIP Program Returns to Storyteller The Food Literacy in Preschool (FLIP) Program serves as the first step of the Foodbank's "Feed the Future" programs. The Foodbank hosts its programs at pre-school locations based on the need. Each month, children ages 3 to 5 participate in a lesson centered around one selected in-season produce item. Lessons are 45 to 60 minutes and include: a form of food-based literature a food-focused physical activity a tasting of the chosen produce item The children are given a produce item to bring home to their families, with a healthful recipe. Emphasizing nutrient-dense foods focusing on quality rather than quantity; thus addressing the issue that many clients are overfed yet undernourished. Now that COVID restrictions are lifting, Storyteller is happy to be able to resume our monthly Food Literacy in Preschool (FLIP) program. This program teaches our children about nutrition through hands-on activities such as, songs, matching games, coloring, and stories. The children also learn about food identification and eating with the seasons. We are thankful our community partner, the Foodbank, for supporting our efforts in serving healthy meals and offering opportunities for our children and families to learn about whole foods.

Storyteller Children's Center is a therapeutic preschool that provides high-quality early childhood education for our most vulnerable children in Santa Barbara County, as well as comprehensive support services for their caregivers and families. We rely on the financial generosity of our community to support our work. Your donation can positively change the first 5 years of a child's life and transform their future. Please consider a gift today!

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