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    PUPPET PIZZAAZZZZZ WITH THE PEEPER PUPPETS!

    Mary Jo Huff


    Presenter: Mary Jo Huff
    Workshop Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Registration time: 8:30 am
    Registration fee: one-day $175 ($150 for Texas ASCD members)
                            



    Dates and Locations:
    Please contact our office to schedule this institute at your location.

    Summary: 
    Enter the imaginary world of puppets.  Learn the simplest techniques for using puppets in your classroom.  Meet the Peeper puppets and learn how they become a magical connection for all children and adults.  Bring along your imagination and create a puppet to take back to your classroom.  Puppets are playful but educational to help you meet the state educational standards for young children.  You will captivate your children with the whimsy activity of a favorite puppet pal.

    Mary Jo Huff
    Mary Jo is a nationally known speaker, professional storyteller, author, recording artist and Early Childhood educator.  Her workshops are motivational, educational and inspirational.  She encourages her audience to be creative and comfortable telling stories and using puppets with children. 

    Her dedication to sharing her knowledge has inspired her to design and distribute storytelling aprons, vests, story bands, puppets and props.  She is the author of seven publications and has written articles for several Early Childhood and storytelling publications.  “Storytelling with Puppets, Props, and Playful Tales” has been awarded the coveted Pegasus Award from the National Youth Storytelling Network and has received a Parent’s Choice Approval.  As a recording artist, she has produced a training video, three CDs and a new, interactive DVD - Fairytales, Fantasy and Storytelling Fun. The DVD shows how children can interact and become mesmerized by a good story.  The DVD and CDs have received awards from iParenting, NAPPA, Dove, Parent’s  Choice, Kid’s First and a rewarding write up in the Library Journal.

    Mary Jo is well known for her humorous, fast-paced delivery.  She has presented at numerous national, state, regional and local conferences and has 30 years of experience.  Discover the magic that storytelling can bring to the classroom!  Foster a love of language while developing basic skills, learning language and having fun!

    Who Should Attend: Pre-Kindergarden, Kindergarden and 1st grade Teachers.

    Register by credit card.

    To register by purchase order or a check, download a registration form (PDF) or call 1-800-717-2723 ext. 10 for assistance.

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