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March 24, 2011 Today the interns came in to present. They explained to the class about how we should go about communicating with the children. They gave us examples of how to get the kids attention and keep them focused. We learned about how much the youngsters can understand and what interests them, like primary colors help get their attention.

March 25, 2011 Brainstorming ideas for the one-act play was the main focus of todays class. Also, we held auditions. The ideas were simple and short. most of them were well developed but only one could win. We settled on a story about three bees playing soccer. They exclude a ladybug. The bees lose their ball in a small hole that only a ladybug can reach. She gets the ball then the bees let her and all the other bugs play soccer too.

March 28, 2011 Today we began the process of developing the stories of the book and play. The writers collaborated to put the idea into words.

March 29, 2011 The writers finalized the plot of the story. The set designers began making things such as flower pots, flowers, a sun, and other spring things. Costume design was a big part of the play today. Students volunteered to bring in things like yellow shirts and wings. March 30, 2011 Development of the illistrations for the take home book have been completed as well as the stage directions and book writing.

March 31, 2011 The actors worked together to bring the script to life. The set has been completed and the drawings and book have been completed.

April 1, 2011 The first run through of the play was today. Some changes were made to the script and stage directions but overall it was very well done. April 4th, 2011 Today in class we came down to the student work area to do a couple runs of the play. We wanted to see how things worked out and what we needed to change. One of our biggest problems would have to be that some of the actors were not talking loud enough. Also some of the students are lacking focus and we all need to get back on track.

April 5th, 2011 Today we spent the whole period down in the student work room. The actors practiced the play and the rest of the students worked very hard on the books for the preschoolers. The students from Mrs. Wagner's class came down to watch and gave us a few suggestions. With the suggestions we just hope for the best tomorrow!

April 6th, 2011 Today was the big day. We put on the show for the preschoolers. The books we made were giving to the kids. To make it more personal each of us gave a book to a child. Over all things went well and all the kids left with smiles on there faces. From this whole experience our class learned so many things that would not have been able to do without being hands on with this project.