PictureBook Plays

Just in case you forgot, we’re presenting at naeyc this year: 2009 Annual Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C.
And, I (SerahRose) have to admit that although I’m really excited to share PictureBook Plays with new folks, I think I may be more excited to bring my daughter along for some sight-seeing.  I love to travel [...]

We’ve just found out that we’re heading to the NAEYC annual conference this November to teach:
PictureBook Plays: Saying ‘YES’ to physical and vocal theatrical expression with your preschoolers
 If you’ve been aching for an in-person taste of what we do, now’s your chance! Plus, you’ll get to participate in many other workshops, lectures and round-table sessions.  [...]

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:

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 kids improv games, and then finished up with some Plays.
Here they are as the [...]

I will be teaching a workshop at Greenfield Community College for early childhood teachers as part of their “Creative Experiences” class.  For many of them, it will be their first and only exposure to theatre.  Hopefully, it will inspire them to learn more so they can include it in their curriculum.
I have been visiting this [...]

Although there is an abundance of music and dance classes for young children, it is difficult to find theatre opportunities. Please send me a note about your program or of programs you recommend and I will gladly include a link.