12-14-09 Dianne creates a Mardi Gras star from string
Friends:
Today was the 6th day of my Handmade Tales residency at Bissonet Plaza Elementary in Metairie, Louisiana. My first visit was to Ms. Naugle’s 4th grade class. Unfortunately, Ms. Naugle had to run out for a meeting but the class and I had a great time. They created books from the story, “The King’s Advisor” then we rehearsed “Bandana Man” for their performance on Thursday.
12-14-09 Ms. Naugle's 4th graders make Bandana Man and rehearse for their performance
My second class was Ms. Bonnano’s 1st grade class. They enjoyed the string story, “The Stubborn Turnip” and the cut and tell story of “The King’s Advisor.” They created their books, becoming authors and illustrators.
12-14-09 Ms. Bonnano's 1st graders create books and become authors and illustrators
It was then on to Ms. Johnson’s Kindergarten class. They were awaiting my arrival with eager anticipation. I told my string story and even made a star for them. They loved it.
12-14-09 Dianne makes a star in Ms. Johnson's Kindergarten class
After, I shared “The King’s Advisor” and we created the books from the story. They were so enthusiastic about creating their books, drawing winter and holiday illustrations such as snowmen.
12-14-09 Ms. Johnson's kindergarteners create books
Ms. Leblanc’s 2nd grade class enjoyed the string story too. They created their books and had a blast, becoming authors and illustrators in their little 6 page books made from a single sheet of paper without cutting the paper apart.
12-14-09 A student in Ms. Leblanc's 2nd grade class works on writing her book
Ms. Fury’s 3rd grade class was next. After doing “The King’s Advisor,” we rehearsed their story, “The Girl Who Used her Wits,” for their performance on Thursday. They did a great job.
12-14-09 Students in Ms. Fury's 3rd grade rehearse The Girl Who Used Her Wits
Ms. Brumfield’s class was my last class of the day. I told the string story, “The Stubborn Turnip,” since they were working with string. 16 students mastered the mosquito string figure for the story, “The Pesky Skeeter,” so I rewarded them by letting them keep their strings.
12-14-09 Ms. Brumfield's 5th graders master the mosquito string figure
Afterward, I also taught them a new string figure, the double star. They were so excited!
12-14-09 Students in Ms. Brumfield's 5th grade class create the star string figure
Another great day at a great school! Thank you Bissonet teachers and students!
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
