Story Fields at Cristoforo Colombo school, again!

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Last week, I shared some lovely and cute storytelling sessions with the youngest ones at school: kinder 5, 1st and 2nd grades.

We sang, played, and joined in with lots of stories we enjoyed together!

Thank you kids and teachers, school authorities and "helpers," and a huge word of acknowledgement to Mariela Salto and Chris Djivanian  for their trust, support and cooperation!

See you around!
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ALL English for babies 10th Anniversary

Last Saturday, ALL English for babies celebrated its 10th birthday!!! Maria Marta Suarez, developer of this revolutionary methodology, hosted this traditional but very special edition of ALL Annual Gathering.

Many members of the ALL programmes got together to Celebrate Growth and Life-long Learning, which was the motto of this year's edition.

We shared wonderful sessions on new technologies, Process Drama, Singing, and a sprinkle of Story Fields stories here, and there, and everywhere!

We also enjoyed breakfast, lunch and cake, together with Graciela Buscaglia, Maria Marta's partner, and in the lovely company of some of our favourite "oldies."

THANK YOU ALL for such a lovely day together, full of growth, love and stories!!!



Happy Spring!!!

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To a Butterfly

by William Wordsworth, The Eternal Romantic

STAY NEAR me - do not take thy flight!

A little longer stay in sight!

Much converse do I find in thee,

Historian of my infancy!

Float near me; do not yet depart!

Dead times revive in thee:

Thou bring'st, gay creatue as thou art!

A solemn image to my heart,

My father's family!

Oh! pleasant, pleasant were the days,

The time, when in our childish plays,

My sister Emmeline and I

Together chased the butterfly!

A very hunter did I rush

Upon the prey; - with leaps and springs

I followed on from brake to bush;

But she, God love her! feared to brush

The dust from off its wings.

Teacher's Day Celebration at Asoc. de Ex-alumnas del Lenguas Vivas

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Last Friday evening I was honoured to be part of this traditional celebration, where teachers and students of different foreign languages and from different places in Argentina, get together to receive prizes, to share part of the work they have done during the year and to enjoy Teacher's Day together.

The event began with some of the teachers dressed as courtesans greeting guests, who were then invited to look through a room where students' work was exhibited. After that some very moving words were spoken by the leaders of the Asociacion, videos with stds' work were shown, and then I shared some stories together with a lovely audience. We finished the evening with a delicious toast and celebration.

Thank you all very much for the invitation, and for your lovely feedback at the end of my presentation. A special word of gratitude and admiration for her work to Myrian Casamassima, who was in charge of the event.

Happy teacher's day!

So long!
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StoryFields at Pilgrim's College Pacheco

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Last week I was invited by Carolina Schinelli and Virginia Lafuente, from Lectotum, to join them at Pilgrim's College in Pacheco, as part of the activities they organised within the context of the school Book Fair.

I shared a lovely afternoon with the kids from first to sixth grades, the teachers and Gloria, the librarian. We enjoyed stories and songs together in a spacious room with a fantastic view of the school green areas, which looked wonderful in the sunshine!

Thank you Virginia, Caro, Gloria and Pilgrim's College!! And a special word of acknowledgement to Kari Gimenez from Reading Thinks!

So long!
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Happy Teacher's Day!

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To enjoy our day together, I would like to share a very special poem with you. It is called Teachers and it was written by Roger Stevens. This lovely poem, together with many others, is published in The Truth about Teachers, a book full of hilarious rhymes by Paul Cookson, David Harmer, Brian Moses and Roger Stevens. (Thank you guys!
I love them all!)

According to the autors, this book will make you laugh your socks off! And I just could not agree more! Enjoy the poem, enjoy your day and enjoy what you have chosen to do with your life:
enjoy being a TEACHER!

TEACHERS

by Roger Stevens

Teachers are happy

All of the while

Teachers are cheery

Teachers all smile

Teachers have eyes

In the back of their heads

Teachers remember

The good things you said

Teachers are friendly

Teachers are kind

Teachers can always

See into your mind

Teachers will help

If you're stuck with your sums

Teachers like stillness

But not wriggle-bums

Teachers are visitors

From outer space

Teachers play Scrabble

But never kiss chase

Teachers like writing

Their writing is neat

Teachers are honest

Teachers don't cheat

Teachers walk or ride bikes

(They don't have much choice

They can't afford cars

And they'd love a Rolls-Royce)

Teachers eat salad

And stinky old cheese

Teachers have patches on jackets

And knees

Teachers are fair

Though they can give cross looks

Teachers have hobbies

They love marking books

I'm glad I'm a teacher

The best in the town

Now open your books

Be quiet

And SIT DOWN!
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Story Fields at Cristoforo Colombo school

This week I shared the first of a series of storytelling sessions at Escuela Italiana Cristoforo Colombo.

I was warmly welcomed by the 3rd and 4th graders, their lovely teachers (thank you Mariela, Laura and Paula!), the school staff and the head of primary school Anglea Parisi. Thank you all!

We enjoyed stories and songs, and everyone joined in with keen enthusiasm. Congrats!

Thanks a lot and see you around!