...an entertaining approach to growing ecological awareness
Evie is listed in the 2006-09 Michigan
Arts & Humanities Touring Program... check out their site about availability of grants.
Programs are available most weekday afternoons and evenings in the metro Detroit
area during the school year, and throughout Michigan on weekends and during the
summer.
Sing a Song of Nature consists of 45 - 60 minute personalized
environmental programs using songs, posters,puppets, crafts, props, costumes, and hands-on
activities. These are designed to meet Michigan's core curriculum objectivies.
These materials are modified to be age appropriate and have been used with pre-school through
middle school students. In consideration of an elementary school presentation, it is best to
have early el and later el so that maximum engagement is encouraged.
Teachers receive a packet of materials and CD for follow up activities.
Many programs have been presented at bookstores and
libraries as well as nature
centers. A maximum of 35 students is recommended for activities.
Also the opportunity to have a unique birthday party
including games, prizes, and party favors for up to 12 children.
Basic Cost: $135.00 for one presentation. An additional
$100.00 per repeat of program at same site, same day.
Programs can be designed to cover the key concepts you already have designated or developed to
explore a new topic for both teachers and students.
Topics include (but are not limited to):
Creatures Of The Night!!!
Metamorphosis
Seasonal Changes
Gardening Basics
Down On The Farm
Sensational Senses
Wetlands: Wealth Or Waste?
What Good Are Bugs?
Biomes
Recycle
Life Cycles
For The Birds
Contact Evie for further information or to schedule a program.