There was no excitement in our classroom today. No.....no excitement at all. We could hardly contain ourselves and I'm sure I was asked at least every ten minutes if it was time to go yet. And of course, with all the excitement there comes some silliness and inattention, so I feel that I did my fair share of nagging this morning. You all know what I'm talking about, I'm sure. Now multiply that umpteen times. All that aside, I think the kids truly enjoyed the performance this afternoon (even the little duck who took a nap as soon as the lights went down) and I am very disappointed the only performances were today as I would highly recommend it. It was produced by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia and was a puppet with black light affair. Three of Eric Carle's stories, The Little Cloud, The Mixed Up Chameleon and The Very Hungry Caterpillar were performed. The whole theatre was a 'no shush zone' and the children not only enjoyed the show but discussed it with their neighbours at the same time, predicting, confirming and pointing out details. There was clapping and laughing and jumping up and down. And at the end the two puppeteers showed us how the puppets and black lights worked. I took as many pictures to share with you as I was able until the volunteer rather forcefully tapped me on the shoulder and reminded me that she had already told me no photography was allowed. Maybe she had done her fair share of nagging this morning too.
