ELMO!!! - Making Curriculum Pop2024-03-28T20:20:05Zhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/forum/topics/2665237:Topic:4940?commentId=2665237%3AComment%3A6960&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPeace Liz,
Your exuberance ab…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-06-05:2665237:Comment:99882009-06-05T19:33:14.971ZRavenhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/Raven
Peace Liz,<br />
Your exuberance about Kevin Clash and Elmo is shared here...at first I thought it was a strange thing to have the puppeteer and the puppet present at our sessions, but it finally informed me about what was behind the energy and joy that I felt when I was little making pretend Bert and Ernie scenarios and Supergrover adventures. The makings of the puppet reside in the heart and art of the actor, and Kevin Clash is pretty much the bomb.<br />
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I think one of the things I appreciate most…
Peace Liz,<br />
Your exuberance about Kevin Clash and Elmo is shared here...at first I thought it was a strange thing to have the puppeteer and the puppet present at our sessions, but it finally informed me about what was behind the energy and joy that I felt when I was little making pretend Bert and Ernie scenarios and Supergrover adventures. The makings of the puppet reside in the heart and art of the actor, and Kevin Clash is pretty much the bomb.<br />
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I think one of the things I appreciate most about the Sesame Street dynamic was that children are participants in the events happening on screen. It is rare that we as adults are given a moment to think about what was said, to respond to what was just presented to us, or to sing a long (karoake desires). Sometimes I am deeply saddened at children's television that in a way hypnotizes the captive audience without any possibilities for input or response. At least Sesame Street and many shows following that paradigm, have done so for our children.<br />
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Aaaaand it was pretty cool to see Elmo with an adult spin and flare, which we probably won't get to see on any broadcasts of his character! As I shared last Saturday, it…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-03:2665237:Comment:70352009-05-03T04:45:00.211ZJulia Kimhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/JuliaKim
As I shared last Saturday, it's so interesting how people forget about the puppeteer and all attention goes to the puppet. I also think there is something magical about Elmo, a big eyed red monster that draws attention and love from people of all ages. I was chatting with a classmate, that this 'magic' does not happen with all puppets- we certainly did not act the same with the chicken (sprouts). It's awesome that this furry red monster and Kevin Clash are continuing to educate children and…
As I shared last Saturday, it's so interesting how people forget about the puppeteer and all attention goes to the puppet. I also think there is something magical about Elmo, a big eyed red monster that draws attention and love from people of all ages. I was chatting with a classmate, that this 'magic' does not happen with all puppets- we certainly did not act the same with the chicken (sprouts). It's awesome that this furry red monster and Kevin Clash are continuing to educate children and impacting their lives in big and small ways. Hi Alice,
I think it is so in…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-02:2665237:Comment:69832009-05-02T02:24:46.063ZDaniella Nusblathttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/DaniellaNusblat
Hi Alice,<br />
I think it is so interesting that children (and adults) form bonds with the characters on television shows. Maybe it is the sense of stability that draws us in each week or every day to discover what happens on the next episode. I think this connection is so important to bring into the classroom. If we could spark children’s imaginations through the moving image, our classrooms can be a place of inquiry and learning. As a primary school teacher, I am always looking for new ways to get…
Hi Alice,<br />
I think it is so interesting that children (and adults) form bonds with the characters on television shows. Maybe it is the sense of stability that draws us in each week or every day to discover what happens on the next episode. I think this connection is so important to bring into the classroom. If we could spark children’s imaginations through the moving image, our classrooms can be a place of inquiry and learning. As a primary school teacher, I am always looking for new ways to get students engaged in the learning process but I never thought about incorporating my favorite furry friend into the curriculum. After seeing the response from a room full of adults, I can only imagine how young children would react to a lesson that integrated their favorite television characters.<br />
Daniella Hi Alice,
Great post! I loved…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-01:2665237:Comment:69602009-05-01T19:50:53.132ZWynne Calcutthttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/WynneCalcutt
Hi Alice,<br />
Great post! I loved your final reflections and questions. I also wondered where Mr. Clash found the inspiration and the courage to be a puppeteer. I remember him talking about how it was his thing in high school. How interesting and unique. Although I did not grow up watching Sesame street I was in awe of Mr. Clash and was completely compelled by his presentation. Your sentiments that Mr. Clash makes the world a better place for children will stick with me.
Hi Alice,<br />
Great post! I loved your final reflections and questions. I also wondered where Mr. Clash found the inspiration and the courage to be a puppeteer. I remember him talking about how it was his thing in high school. How interesting and unique. Although I did not grow up watching Sesame street I was in awe of Mr. Clash and was completely compelled by his presentation. Your sentiments that Mr. Clash makes the world a better place for children will stick with me. Hi Ann!
Thank you for your r…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-28:2665237:Comment:66332009-04-28T15:38:21.193ZDina Paulsonhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/DinaPaulson
Hi Ann!<br />
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Thank you for your reply to Alice's initial post, and it has been wonderful to read the conversation ensuing here. I really like what you brought to the conversation concerning what Sesame Street offers children: "I think the beauty of the puppets is that they are immediately accessible for all children because they do not 'look' like anyone." This speaks to what Amy contributed below in reviewing Sesame Street's initial goal to provide entertaining learning for lower income or less…
Hi Ann!<br />
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Thank you for your reply to Alice's initial post, and it has been wonderful to read the conversation ensuing here. I really like what you brought to the conversation concerning what Sesame Street offers children: "I think the beauty of the puppets is that they are immediately accessible for all children because they do not 'look' like anyone." This speaks to what Amy contributed below in reviewing Sesame Street's initial goal to provide entertaining learning for lower income or less advantaged children, which holds resonance today towards providing education "around the world". I think in early developmental years for children, as they are beginning to explore their relationships to family and peers and form their values of these human relationships, the existence of a show that can be relied on for its value-based programmatic consistency that is (creatively in place, whether or not children realize it) geared toward universal learning is very important. Through the professional tenets of Sesame Street as 'educational television', the show offers these linkages through lessons of fundamental, age-specific learnings in an aesthetic, imaginative way and linking these 'school' learnings (i.e. quantitative activity) to supplement value-based learning (i.e. ethics of sharing). Its attractiveness is evidenced through its wide range in viewership to which Mr. Clash attested and has been discussed in many posts here.<br />
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I think this may be <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sesame-Street-PETE-SEEGER-BROTHER/dp/B00126IDBE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1240932220&sr=8-3">the DVD that you mentioned above</a>. Is this the one you are recommending Ann?<br />
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Dina Hi Alice,
I really enjoyed re…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-27:2665237:Comment:65712009-04-27T19:05:49.596ZCindy Peattiehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/CynthiaScalone
Hi Alice,<br />
I really enjoyed reading your reflection on Mr. Clash's presentation on Elmo and Sesame Street. I definitely agree with you that Sesame Street provides stability for children, especially children coming from low SES homes. It enables these children to have structure in their lives and puts a smile on their faces when they may need it the most. I teach Nursery school and all of my parents have said that Sesame Street is the one television show that they allow their children to watch at…
Hi Alice,<br />
I really enjoyed reading your reflection on Mr. Clash's presentation on Elmo and Sesame Street. I definitely agree with you that Sesame Street provides stability for children, especially children coming from low SES homes. It enables these children to have structure in their lives and puts a smile on their faces when they may need it the most. I teach Nursery school and all of my parents have said that Sesame Street is the one television show that they allow their children to watch at home. Many of my students are from upper-middle class families and I find it interesting that Mr. Clash stated that Sesame Street's target audience is children from low SES families. I think Sesame Street is a great resource and learning tool for my students because it entertains them as well as reinforces the main concepts that I teach them everyday, such as the letter and number recognition. Sesame Street teaches children so many valuable lessons and all children regardless of race, gender, or social class should have ample opportunities to enjoy watching Sesame Street! I too found this to be the mo…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-25:2665237:Comment:62252009-04-25T02:36:29.927ZSean Owenshttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/SeanOwens
I too found this to be the most interesting discussion. Mr. Clash seems like he truely loves working to teach children. It is important to teach children hidden curriculum and not just ABC 123. I think a lot people overlook the importance of Sesame Street, how would children be able to understand big topics such as military families without it?
I too found this to be the most interesting discussion. Mr. Clash seems like he truely loves working to teach children. It is important to teach children hidden curriculum and not just ABC 123. I think a lot people overlook the importance of Sesame Street, how would children be able to understand big topics such as military families without it? Kevin Clash seemed magical wi…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-24:2665237:Comment:61712009-04-24T15:51:04.777ZDiane Dhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/DianeD
Kevin Clash seemed magical with his stories about his work as a puppeteer -- when he was telling how he got his chance to be the voice of Elmo, and that it worked well, it just made me smile for him as a performer. I think because I didn't grow up with Sesame Street, (though my kids did), I was more excited about his own personal story as someone finding his "voice" so to speak in educating children about all kinds of lessons -- not just alphabet letters and numbers -- but psychological and…
Kevin Clash seemed magical with his stories about his work as a puppeteer -- when he was telling how he got his chance to be the voice of Elmo, and that it worked well, it just made me smile for him as a performer. I think because I didn't grow up with Sesame Street, (though my kids did), I was more excited about his own personal story as someone finding his "voice" so to speak in educating children about all kinds of lessons -- not just alphabet letters and numbers -- but psychological and developmental things they are seeking to learn about that many adults around them may be too busy to take time out to do -- or to notice needs to be done. His sensitivity and his discretion showed him to be not only a talented performer, but a professional, intelligent, thoughtful human being. That is what I think is key to what makes his part in playing Elmo work so well. I agree, Amy. I was impressed…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-22:2665237:Comment:60542009-04-22T21:41:16.063ZAlice Kinghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/AliceKing
I agree, Amy. I was impressed when he talked about dealing with military families-- what to do if a parent comes back different. It would be so easy for the show to avoid those issues, but they're not.
I agree, Amy. I was impressed when he talked about dealing with military families-- what to do if a parent comes back different. It would be so easy for the show to avoid those issues, but they're not. What I appreciate about Sesam…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-21:2665237:Comment:59732009-04-21T23:18:38.896ZAmy Rothhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/AmyRoth
What I appreciate about Sesame Street is that the show brings very big issues into the world of young children. This show does not shy away from the difficult conversations but instead gives a voice to many. I was impressed with the work that Mr Clash has done around the world far from the puppet set. It seems that the show is continuing to prosper and find its way into many homes today.
What I appreciate about Sesame Street is that the show brings very big issues into the world of young children. This show does not shy away from the difficult conversations but instead gives a voice to many. I was impressed with the work that Mr Clash has done around the world far from the puppet set. It seems that the show is continuing to prosper and find its way into many homes today.