Thursday, December 12, 2013
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
with an hour lunch break
Registration: $95
Check out our Fall 2013 Professional developments for Early Childhood Educators:
Wednesday, October 9: Level I: Interactive Storytelling and Emergent Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom (no fee)
COMING THIS WINTER!
We Have Puppets! What's Next?
Designed as a follow up to the the Level I session, this workshop is will delve deeper into using puppetry to support emergent literacy skills and address in-class issues such as shyness and aggression. Giant three-person puppets will also be explored as a way to introduce pageantry and performance to the classroom. This workshop is designed to give educators hands-on training in using both forms of puppetry as interactive tools for learning.
Drama in the Early ChildhoodClassroom
Learn tools and strategies for creating a school skit in the classroom or on a stage. Put together a theatrical production with less stress and great success!
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CUNY Creative Arts Team
101 West 31st Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY
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Helen Wheelock
helen.wheelock@mail.cuny.edu
212-652-2844
Back by Popular Demand!
We Have Puppets! Now What??
Moving Puppets Off the Shelf and Into Action in the Early Childhood Classroom
5-Hour Professional Development
Earn a CUNY Certificate of Completion
The session is designed to give early childhood educators hands-on training in using puppetry as an interactive tool for learning.
What can I expect to gain from this workshop?
- Identify how puppets can be used to develop language skills, and address emotional and social challenges
- Develop basic skills needed to to be an effective puppeteer
- Learn the unique needs and demands of different puppet forms
Participants will work with a variety of puppets, including the basic sock puppet and the more sophisticated soft “muppet-like” puppet. The workshop will alsotouch on the large three-person Chinese dragon-esque puppets.
Who should attend?
Educators interested in exploring a new outlet for engaging their students.
Led by Helen Wheelock, Director
Early Learning Program
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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