posted by Louise Kirby, YMI Coordinator, Schools & Learning

We hope all the children have enjoyed their summer holidays and are looking forward to going to primary 1(and its okay to feel a little nervous inside).  Louise (Jo) + Amy (Great Granny and Jasper)

Amy Hall Gibson + Louise Kirby delivered Little Rabbit to Grange, Ferryden, Seaview, Friockheim, Letham, Warddykes, Northmuir school nurseries and Rompers private nursery in May/June 2016.

“Very interactive and children were very engaged. The use of the puppets and some humour also kept their attention. It was an excellent way to start a discussion with the children about hat they think school will be like and allay any fears that they might have.  The use of props, particularly the large story book, enabled the children to follow the story in a simple way.  Thank you very much” Kathy Wiseman, Warddykes Nursery

“The Little Rabbit workshop was excellent; the children had a super experience learning about the feelings which can be associated with going to school. The performers had a lovely rapport with the group and lots of valuable learning took place.”

Some nurseries used the model of inviting other children from other settings and parents and children to experience the interactive performance together with all the pupils going to P1.

Little Rabbit is a charming theatre performance for pre-school children preparing to move into primary one. The performance is an engaging, interactive and enjoyable, experience that supports children’s exploration in the themes around transition. The use of creative techniques encourage pre-schoolers to voice their concerns about starting primary one in addition to supporting the Little Rabbit who is unsure about starting school.  The performance concludes with a hands on workshop using drama and art techniques to further explore transition from nursery to primary one.

If you would like to note interest in this workshop for next year please contact KirbyL@angus.gov.uk