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The puppets are really fun. This is a creative way to get young children (and maybe older ones who wish they were young) to pay attention to art history.
The only concern is if they will get the information that they need, or if they will be too distracted laughing!
Also: This is really professional looking. I like the beginning and end parts the best. Although, the actual section on The Wave seems to run a little long.
Also: This is really professional looking. I like the beginning and end parts the best. Although, the actual section on The Wave seems to run a little long.
Wow. This is so impressive. I think you should do a series of these and make millions of dollars. I loved it. I can't say enough positive things. My only suggestion would be to see if you could have the puppet stand somewhere other than in front of the painting in the second half of the podcast. And the French accent, while really funny, kind of got in the way of my learning about the painting. But I think you did a good job of putting in a lot of information about the painting in the puppet's monologue.
Wow. This is so impressive. I think you should do a series of these and make millions of dollars. I loved it. I can't say enough positive things. My only suggestion would be to see if you could have the puppet stand somewhere other than in front of the painting in the second half of the podcast. And the French accent, while really funny, kind of got in the way of my learning about the painting. But I think you did a good job of putting in a lot of information about the painting in the puppet's monologue.
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The puppets are really fun. This is a creative way to get young children (and maybe older ones who wish they were young) to pay attention to art history.
The only concern is if they will get the information that they need, or if they will be too distracted laughing!
Posted by: Laura | April 2, 2008 4:28 PM
I would totally use this in my classroom, its awesome, my kids would love it!!!! I am so impressed with your cunning sesame-street-like skills.
Posted by: Julie | April 2, 2008 4:36 PM
This was great. I really enjoy the way the puppet becomes a part of the paintings. The visuals of this podcast are sure to keep the viewer engaged.
Posted by: maggie | April 2, 2008 4:39 PM
Also: This is really professional looking. I like the beginning and end parts the best. Although, the actual section on The Wave seems to run a little long.
Posted by: Laura | April 2, 2008 4:40 PM
Also: This is really professional looking. I like the beginning and end parts the best. Although, the actual section on The Wave seems to run a little long.
Posted by: Laura | April 2, 2008 4:42 PM
Wow. This is so impressive. I think you should do a series of these and make millions of dollars. I loved it. I can't say enough positive things. My only suggestion would be to see if you could have the puppet stand somewhere other than in front of the painting in the second half of the podcast. And the French accent, while really funny, kind of got in the way of my learning about the painting. But I think you did a good job of putting in a lot of information about the painting in the puppet's monologue.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 2, 2008 4:44 PM
Wow. This is so impressive. I think you should do a series of these and make millions of dollars. I loved it. I can't say enough positive things. My only suggestion would be to see if you could have the puppet stand somewhere other than in front of the painting in the second half of the podcast. And the French accent, while really funny, kind of got in the way of my learning about the painting. But I think you did a good job of putting in a lot of information about the painting in the puppet's monologue.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 2, 2008 4:44 PM