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Category Archives: Activities
Cap Selling Never Gets Old
I took a trip down memory lane this week as a I sifted through old family photos and slides, scanned in recent years to prevent their permanent decay. I was delighted to find this photo, circa 1982 I hope … Continue reading
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Taking Up Space
I love the feeling of space when I’m feeling expansive. I love the feeling of enclosure when I’m feeling comforted. This would be why sad children seek hugs, crawl under tables, and sleep well in small spaces. This would also … Continue reading
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Saying “yes” in life
On Thursday, we are presenting a workshop called “Saying ‘yes!’ to physical and vocal expression with your preschoolers.” No one told us we’d be practicing saying “yes” to all our mistakes before we even got there. SerahRose left the cord … Continue reading
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Child-Initiated Story Performing
My three year old daughter’s ability to create a dramatic story has just taken an exciting leap. I wanted to share what can happen when a child’s innate creative spirit is guided along. The scene went something like this: Black … Continue reading
Taking Your Child to the Theater
If your child has never been to the theater, I recommend starting with a local children’s theater performed by either adults or children. In fact, theater performed by children can be the best introduction for your young child. You may … Continue reading
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Toddlers Like to Play Too
My daughter came with me while I taught. She’s only 14 months old, but she still participated in the movement exercise, Guided Imagery. Here they are being wind together:
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PictureBook Plays Goes to Greenfield Community College
The students of ECE: Creative Experiences and I had a lovely time playing last week. We started out with some wiggly warm-ups to loosen everyone up, played some grown-up improv games to get everyone in the story-telling mind-set, played some … Continue reading
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Guided Imagery: Returning the Calm to your Classroom
One of the things that actors use regularly to place themselves within the context of a play is Guided Imagery or Visualization. It works great with little kids too. Try this with children ages three and up (you can try … Continue reading
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Showing Emotions
Using your face when you act out a story helps share the story with your audience. You can practice using your face, and exploring emotions with your students. Have everyone sit in a circle. If you like, you can start … Continue reading
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