What an amazing experience! I connected with the class via Skype and had the opportunity to read 2 stories with them. I specifically say WITH them and not TO them because they participated in the story as much as I did. They pointed out things that they liked in the illustrations, they laughed at all the right parts, and they shared their thoughts throughout the stories. Those 32 kids brought the stories to life!
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I began by sharing Annie and Me with them. Being that this is only the second time that I shared it publicly, I was a little nervous about how it would go. Thank goodness I had my husband, technical guru, standing behind me to make sure that it worked. The class loved it! It was such an adrenaline rush to hear their laughter. They made my day!
We had more time, and I shared a story called A Porcupine Named Fluffy, by Helen Lester. Once again, the kids thoroughly enjoyed the story. I hope that they all take as much from this experience as I did.
A special thank you goes out to Diana LeBlanc, Literary Coach of the Bloomingdale and Petrova Schools, for making this experience happen for all of us. I hope that I can come and 'visit' you again.
I look forward to participating in World Read Aloud Day 2013!
what a fun thing to do...skype with a class...great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun, and I hope to do it with this class again. See Diana's feedback below.
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ReplyDeleteThe kids and teachers had such a wonderful time meeting you and listening to you read today. From meeting your girls, to listening to your stories, to seeing your dog they loved every minute of it. One boy was amazed that we were "in" your house with you. And me, I just couldn't get enough of their giggles - I hope you could hear all of their comments they shared with each other about Annie and Me and A Porcupine Named Fluffy.
We really do look forward to Skyping with you again! Hopefully others Skpye with you as well. Our best to you and your family.
Diana LeBlanc
Thank you Diana. The class kept a smile on my face all day. Yes, I was able to hear their comments, and I am so glad that they enjoyed the stories. That is so cute that he felt like he was in my house--Glad he didn't get the full tour as he would have seen I am very behind on my laundry. Best wishes, and let's schedule a time to do it again soon!
DeleteThis is such a fantastic idea! School visits no longer have to be limited to one's home area. I'm glad you were able to reschedule and that it was such a good experience for you and for the kids. (Glad your daughter's feeling better, too.)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this with us!
Technology is amazing! I'm glad that we were able to reschedule too, and I hope to read with them again.
DeleteSounds like a lot of fun! IOt is greta to connect with the kids in various ways.
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