Building Stories With Word Elf!
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Building Stories With Word Elf is a storytelling and literacy class for 4 - 6 year olds. Launched last fall, instructor Caitlin and her invisible friend "The Word Elf" have garnered praise from students and parents alike, and they are very excited to bring this class back this Spring!
(The video above is from our class offered this past fall--we are now opening it up to 4 year olds!)
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Over ten weeks, students will embrace the concept of "Yes, and...!" in sharing and creating their story ideas. Caitlin’s good friend, the Word Elf (an invisible Elf that LOVES words!) leaves clues that introduce new theater games and activities, and brings students a new Word of the Week. Each Word of the Week activity page encourages students to practice writing their Word, identify their word in a story, and an interactive activity related to their word. At the end of the class, students will present a Showcase of the stories they've created and the games/exercises they've learned to family and friends.
This Spring, by students' popular demand, we will have a special emphasis on Red Nose Clown Technique (as developed by Eli Simon).
We will also explore:
~Create Your Own Book!
~Movement & Tableaus
~Word-At-A-Time-Stories
~Guided Imaginative Play
~and so much more!
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FUNDS:
The funds raised here will go toward:
Teaching Artist: $450
Space Rental: $200
Supplies: $100
Advertising: $100
Education Assistant: $200
Scholarship Fund: $1,000 (will allow 5 students with financial need to take class for free!)
We are aiming to raise these funds by our first day of class, Saturday, March 4th.
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TESTIMONIALS
"I like to call Caitlin "The Child Whisperer." She instantly put my daughter at ease with her creativity, wit, and ability to make learning fun and exciting. She has an amazing enthusiasm for educating children and it shines through in the development of those she works with."
~ Stephanie, parent
"Word Elf has been a wonderful opportunity for our children to experience their own creativity. They have become more confident and more skilled in communicating their own feelings. Caitlin has fostered an environment of empathy and acceptance, and I would recommend this class to all. "
~Susan, parent
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This class has lauched a vital part of Enso Theatre Ensemble--our Education branch. Over time, we hope to expand our education opportunities for students of all ages, and provide a unique theatrical learning experience for children--one infused with and inspired by our environment of wellness and focus on well-being.
Thank you so much for your support!
It's people like you,
Who love what we do,
That allow us to do
What we love. <3
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Enso Theatre Ensemble is a 501(c)3 that produces vivid, innovative theatrical works and offers unique educational opportunities in an environment of wellness and well-being.
(The video above is from our class offered this past fall--we are now opening it up to 4 year olds!)
~~~
Over ten weeks, students will embrace the concept of "Yes, and...!" in sharing and creating their story ideas. Caitlin’s good friend, the Word Elf (an invisible Elf that LOVES words!) leaves clues that introduce new theater games and activities, and brings students a new Word of the Week. Each Word of the Week activity page encourages students to practice writing their Word, identify their word in a story, and an interactive activity related to their word. At the end of the class, students will present a Showcase of the stories they've created and the games/exercises they've learned to family and friends.
This Spring, by students' popular demand, we will have a special emphasis on Red Nose Clown Technique (as developed by Eli Simon).
We will also explore:
~Create Your Own Book!
~Movement & Tableaus
~Word-At-A-Time-Stories
~Guided Imaginative Play
~and so much more!
~~~
FUNDS:
The funds raised here will go toward:
Teaching Artist: $450
Space Rental: $200
Supplies: $100
Advertising: $100
Education Assistant: $200
Scholarship Fund: $1,000 (will allow 5 students with financial need to take class for free!)
We are aiming to raise these funds by our first day of class, Saturday, March 4th.
~~~
TESTIMONIALS
"I like to call Caitlin "The Child Whisperer." She instantly put my daughter at ease with her creativity, wit, and ability to make learning fun and exciting. She has an amazing enthusiasm for educating children and it shines through in the development of those she works with."
~ Stephanie, parent
"Word Elf has been a wonderful opportunity for our children to experience their own creativity. They have become more confident and more skilled in communicating their own feelings. Caitlin has fostered an environment of empathy and acceptance, and I would recommend this class to all. "
~Susan, parent
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This class has lauched a vital part of Enso Theatre Ensemble--our Education branch. Over time, we hope to expand our education opportunities for students of all ages, and provide a unique theatrical learning experience for children--one infused with and inspired by our environment of wellness and focus on well-being.
Thank you so much for your support!
It's people like you,
Who love what we do,
That allow us to do
What we love. <3
~~~
Enso Theatre Ensemble is a 501(c)3 that produces vivid, innovative theatrical works and offers unique educational opportunities in an environment of wellness and well-being.
Organizer
Caitlin Mae
Organizer
Portland, OR
