They're both well worn old favourites of mine and were well received. One of the Year 9's volunteered a thank you after the Librarian had already done so and then came over later to add her own personal thanks. Stories really do impress and involve and engage.
One of the teachers remembered me from the gig I used to do at Cleveland and Capalaba Libraries some years back. She said her then preschooler, now 20 year old son, was normally hyperactive but would sit and listen and join in so well. They were great sessions those. We were able to put so many things together well for our young audiences.
As part of my presentation I was talking about using props and keeping them simple. I demonstrated a wooden owl shaped whistle and mentioned the stories created for the Enchanted Forest Park at Ashgrove. I was pleased to be told by one of the Yr 9's that she really enjoyed the park.
Coming home I found an email from Cindy Anderson saying:
'My 4 year old son has recently rediscovered the Enchanted Forest at Ashgrove. Although we have been to the park many times over the years, he has only just realised that the mushroom tells stories and is completely enthralled by them. We are now going a couple of times a week so he can sit and listen to them! It's such a great place and experience and I am truly grateful to you for your role in creating it. It's so wonderful that kids can still experience such a joy in something so age old and lovely.'
Isn't that wonderful!
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| Section of the Enchanted Forest Playground in Dorrington Park, Ashgrove, Brisbane |
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1 comment:
I like making use of simple imaginative props when photographing my children. I always enjoy reading how your work is going.
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