Kim's Programs for Kids
These
programs for children combine stories, music, puppets and
participation. Years of experience as a storyteller for the Austin
Public Library have made Kim a favorite with young children. Older
children enjoy both the silliness and seriousness the programs have
to offer.
Available Programs
Early Childhood Programs (ages 2-6)
These fun-filled, age appropriate, interactive programs combine
props, stories, music, puppets and fingerplays. The children are
engaged while parents and teachers can learn songs and interaction
skills to share with their children at home or at school.
Some program themes include:
Animals, Bees, Birds, Colors, Cowboys, Dinosaurs, Fairy Tales,
Favorite Stories and Songs, Food, Frogs, Hats, Insects, Mexico,
Monkeys, Music, Ocean, Plants, Space, Various Holidays and Seasons
Honey Bee Science Programs (ages 4-10)
This hands-on, educational science program combines participation,
music, and props to illustrate the vital role of honey bees in the
world.
This program is most effective as an assembly program followed by an
in school field trip with classes participating in hands-on
activities. Activities include: observation hive, rolling beeswax
candles, honey tasting, microscopes, trying on bee suits, bee finger
puppets, products of the hive, and pollination games.
Tales and Tunes (ages 5-12)
These programs combine songs, stories, props, puppets and
participation for elementary ages. Programs include an introduction
to two or more musical instruments. Teachers are provided with story
activities to do in the classroom.
Some Program Topics Include:
Tales and Tunes, Stories and Songs From Around the World, Pioneer
Days, Plants and Green Growing, and Fairy Tales
Intergenerational Programs
By combining seniors, children, and parents or teachers, three
different generations can share a common experience together.
Seniors receive the stimulation and joy of the children and music.
Children are exposed to wheel chairs and a generation they may have
little opportunities to interact with. Parents and teachers gain
meaning and insights beyond measure. These programs can be in
nursing centers or in corporation with libraries, schools or child
cares.
Cooking Up a Family Cookbook
and Other Family Treasures
Learn interviewing techniques and tips for collecting and compiling stories, photos, recipes, songs, writings, and home remedies. Learn how to go from a few family recipes and songs to a full-fledged family treasure.
“I
could not believe how well you kept the children’s attention. I
laughed so hard at your stories and the nose whistle that I almost
fell out of my chair. I needed that!”