Re: REF: Storytelling Apron

[Carolyn Gierke <cgierke@shs.k12.ny.us>]

Here is the information about my story apron query, in response to
several people who asked me to forward it.

This is from: Camille Atkins
> Media Specialist
> Carver Elementary School
> Richmond Virginia

> It's like a flannelboard, except you do not have to use flannel.  Mine is made
> from a material that you can use Velcro.  I get images from flannelboard story
> books and Xerox them or blow them up on an opaque.  Then I color them, cut
> them out, laminate them and put a piece of Velcro on the back to it sticks to
> the apron.  Then I rehearse my story so I can use both of my hands to add and
> remove things from the apron.
>
> I think people like it, because it is neat the way that you put pictures on
> you, thus becoming part of the story and all eyes are definitely focused on
> you.  The drawback is it might clash with your wardrobe. Mine is bright red.
> Another limitation is the size of your pictures.  You can only make them but
> so big.  A flannelboard is bigger and you can do more.  I like the apron
> because I can just put it away when I am done.  My flannel board rests on a
> moving stand with wheels on it.  I really do not like to leave it out for 2
> weeks (that's my rotation with the primary grades) so someone can trip over
> it.
>
> I hope this gives you some insight.
>
>

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Carolyn Gierke, Librarian
Sweet Home High School
1901 Sweet Home Road
Amherst, NY 14228
Phone 716-689-5342
FAX 716-689-5391
cgierke@shs.k12.ny.us

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