“One of my main goals as a classroom teacher is to foster empathy, and I want my students to think about each other’s words and actions in relation to one another’s contexts and life experiences. There is no better way to do this than through storytelling with CultureBuilds.”
Education Partners
EMPATHY & REFLECTION WORKSHOPS
To support a healthy education ecosystem, CultureBuilds by 2nd Story has developed a 90-minute workshop experience for students, teachers, staff, or parents that fosters empathy and encourages connection. Using theater exercises and storytelling techniques, participants will engage in activities that allow them to connect with their school community through the exchange of stories.
Student-centered experiences
When students can connect what they are learning in the classroom to their own lives, the learning becomes textured and memorable. CultureBuilds works with students in K-12, college, or Adult Learning programs to surface stories from their own experiences that connect to an instructor's themes and goals. We have crafted everything from a six-week in-school residency program for kindergarten students to a single day storytelling workshop for high school students.
STUDENT STORYTELLING TOOLS
These specially-designed workshops provide high school and college-aged students with storytelling tools to help with college applications and essays, preparing for a job or educational interview, as well as telling their story through a resume, presentation, or internship.
Past Partners & Testimonials
“ It can be a challenging experience to provide students with the opportunity to express themselves. CultureBuilds, the students felt comfortable in practicing the craft of storytelling. I really appreciated the patience and guidance of all the instructors. You have helped us a great deal in building confidence and expressiveness.”
“This was the first time this week that I felt fully present. The workshop was filled with moments to reflect in meaningful ways.”
“CultureBuilds has been a powerful experience for our parents. Through the two story circles we’ve hosted, our parents have had the opportunity to connect with each other on a deeper level, while also providing one another with support and encouragement. Our parents discussed issues around race, equity, and cultural identity that have allowed them to build cultural connections across our diverse school community.
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““I recently participated in a storytelling workshop by CultureBuilds that was very much needed for me. It was really amazing to relate to others on so many levels, while looking deeper into myself. The facilitator did a wonderful job leading the group and engaging everyone. It was a great experience.””
“2nd Story provides the young people in our program an opportunity to express themselves through developing their strengths and interests in the creative medium of storytelling. Our students feel a strong sense of accomplishment through developing their own stories in a supportive and educational environment.”